McCaskill, Arkansas facts for kids
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McCaskill, Arkansas
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Location of McCaskill in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 77.24/sq mi (29.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71847
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-42410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406122 |
McCaskill is a small town located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. It is a part of the larger Hope area. In 2020, the town had a population of 57 people.
Where is McCaskill?
McCaskill is located in the state of Arkansas. It is part of Hempstead County. The town covers a total area of about 1.92 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in McCaskill has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 170 | — | |
| 1940 | 236 | 38.8% | |
| 1950 | 122 | −48.3% | |
| 1960 | 62 | −49.2% | |
| 1970 | 58 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 87 | 50.0% | |
| 1990 | 75 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 84 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 96 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −40.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 84 people living in McCaskill. These people lived in 28 different homes. Many of these homes were families. The town had about 46 homes per square mile.
People from different backgrounds live in McCaskill. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also Black or African American, Native American, and other groups. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 37% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 30 years old.
Money and Living in McCaskill
In 2000, the average income for a household in McCaskill was $25,000 per year. For families, the average income was $26,250. Men generally earned more than women.
About 37.5% of the people in McCaskill lived below the poverty line. This included more than half of the children under 18. All of the people over 64 years old were also living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: McCaskill (Arkansas) para niños
