Midland, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midland, Arkansas
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Location of Midland in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 656.07/sq mi (253.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72945
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-45500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406158 |
Midland is a small town located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas area. In 2010, the town had a population of 325 people. By 2020, the population was 227.
Geography of Midland
Midland is a small place in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.9 square kilometers (0.3 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Midland's Population History
The number of people living in Midland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 639 | — | |
| 1920 | 787 | 23.2% | |
| 1930 | 373 | −52.6% | |
| 1940 | 560 | 50.1% | |
| 1950 | 356 | −36.4% | |
| 1960 | 261 | −26.7% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 286 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 220 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 253 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 325 | 28.5% | |
| 2020 | 227 | −30.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 253 people living in Midland. About 38.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the town was 35 years old.
Education in Midland
Students in Midland attend schools that are part of the Hackett School District. The main high school for students in this area is Hackett High School.
Before 2015, Midland was part of the Hartford School District. However, in 2014, the Hartford district decided to join with the Hackett district. This change officially happened in 2015. The old Hartford High School stayed open for a few more years, but it closed in 2018. Hartford Elementary, which was the elementary school, also closed at the same time.
See also
In Spanish: Midland (Arkansas) para niños
