Mellwood, Arkansas facts for kids
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Mellwood, Arkansas
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 Mellwood, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Mellwood, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 21 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72367
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 58161 |
Mellwood is a small community in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Mellwood is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines just for counting people. It helps them collect information about smaller communities.
Where is Mellwood Located?
Mellwood is found in the state of Arkansas. It's about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southwest of a town called Elaine. You can find Mellwood right along Arkansas Highway 44.
The community has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 72367.
Who Lives in Mellwood?
The first time Mellwood was officially counted as a census-designated place was in the 2020 United States census. During that count, the population of Mellwood was 21 people.
Population Details
In 2020, the people living in Mellwood came from different backgrounds.
- About 43% of the residents were White.
- Around 33% were Black or African American.
- About 5% were Native American.
- Nearly 20% of the people identified as being of Mixed Race.
This mix of people shows that even small communities can be diverse!
