Maumelle, Arkansas facts for kids
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Maumelle, Arkansas
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Location of Maumelle in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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 Maumelle, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Arkansas | ||||
| County | Pulaski | ||||
| Founded | 1974 | ||||
| Incorporated | 1985 | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 13.32 sq mi (34.49 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 12.08 sq mi (31.28 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,251 | ||||
| • Density | 1,594.15/sq mi (615.50/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
72113, 72118
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| Area code(s) | 501 | ||||
| FIPS code | 05-44600 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405039 | ||||
Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It is located northwest of Little Rock. The city sits across the Arkansas River from Little Rock. In 2020, about 19,251 people lived here. Maumelle is part of the larger Little Rock area.
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A Look Back at Maumelle's History
Maumelle once had a big building for Target Corporation. This building was a distribution center. It was the second oldest one for Target. It closed down in 2009.
Discover Maumelle's Geography
Maumelle covers a total area of about 12.05 square miles (31.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) is water.
Maumelle's Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,714 | — | |
| 2000 | 10,557 | 57.2% | |
| 2010 | 17,163 | 62.6% | |
| 2020 | 19,251 | 12.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Maumelle is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of a larger group of cities.
Who Lives in Maumelle? (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 19,251 people living in Maumelle. There were 7,383 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 5,184 families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people in Maumelle:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 13,373 | 69.47% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3,513 | 18.25% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 529 | 2.75% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,007 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 758 | 3.94% |
Fun and Recreation in Maumelle
Maumelle has two fun lakes for everyone to enjoy. They are called Lake Willastein and Lake Valencia. Both lakes are surrounded by parks. You can find bicycle trails and wooden bridges there. It's a great place for picnics and fishing.
The Maumelle Veterans Memorial is also located by Lake Willastein. It was officially opened on April 8, 2006.
The city has one of the longest bike trail systems in Arkansas. It's about 13 miles long. These trails let you explore pretty wooded areas.
Education Opportunities in Maumelle
Public schools in Maumelle are part of the Pulaski County Special School District.
- Pine Forest Elementary School teaches students from prekindergarten to 5th grade.
- Maumelle Middle School is for grades 6 through 8.
- Maumelle High School serves students from 9th through 12th grade.
Some parts of the city also send students to Crystal Hill Elementary.
Maumelle Charter School is also in the city. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Central Arkansas Christian Schools, a private school, is located just two miles east of Maumelle.
Maumelle Public Library
The Maumelle Public Library is a great place to find books and learn. It is located at 10 Lakepoint Drive. It is part of the Central Arkansas Library System.
Maumelle's Infrastructure and Utilities
Central Arkansas Water provides water to Maumelle. They took over this service on March 1, 2016. Other utilities in the county use surface water. This water comes from two reservoirs managed by Central Arkansas Water.
The Big Dam Bridge
The Big Dam Bridge is a very long pedestrian bridge. It is about 4,226 feet (1,288 meters) long. This makes it the second-longest pedestrian bridge in the United States. It is located three miles east of Maumelle. You can find it along Highway 100 (Maumelle Boulevard).
The bridge is 14 feet (4.3 meters) wide. It was designed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It rises 65 feet (20 meters) above the Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam. It is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America that was built just for walking and biking. Pulaski County Judge "Buddy" Villines opened the bridge to the public on September 30, 2006.
Well-Known People from Maumelle
- Brandon Achor is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
- Drew Smyly is a professional baseball pitcher. He plays for the Chicago Cubs.
See also
In Spanish: Maumelle (Arkansas) para niños
