McAlmont, Arkansas facts for kids
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McAlmont, Arkansas
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Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,447 |
| • Density | 920.48/sq mi (355.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72117
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-42350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403267 |
McAlmont, sometimes called "Mac Side," is a community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
McAlmont is located right next to the eastern part of North Little Rock. It is also part of the larger Little Rock metropolitan area.
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About McAlmont
McAlmont covers an area of about 1.57 square miles (4.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water bodies inside the community.
People in McAlmont
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in McAlmont has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 1,922 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,873.
- By 2020, the number of people was 1,447.
Who Lives in McAlmont?
The 2020 United States census counted 1,447 people living in McAlmont. There were 700 households and 410 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in McAlmont in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 223 | 15.41% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,121 | 77.47% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 37 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 53 | 3.66% |
Education in McAlmont
Most public schools in McAlmont are part of the Pulaski County Special School District. This district runs Harris Elementary School, which is located right in McAlmont. All students in the Pulaski County SSD part of McAlmont go to Harris Elementary.
After elementary school, many students go to Sylvan Hills Middle School and then Sylvan Hills High School. Some students in McAlmont attend Mills Middle School and Wilbur D. Mills High School.
Before 1971, there was a school called Harris High School. It closed as part of the effort to end racial segregation in schools. After 1971, Harris High School became Harris Elementary School.
Some parts of McAlmont are served by the North Little Rock School District. Students in these areas attend North Little Rock High School.
