Mineral Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mineral Springs, Arkansas
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Location of Mineral Springs in Howard County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,085 |
| • Density | 508.67/sq mi (196.39/km2) |
| Time zone | Central |
| • Summer (DST) | Central |
| ZIP code |
71851
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-46040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404272 |
Mineral Springs is a small city located in Howard County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,085 people lived there.
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Where is Mineral Springs Located?
Mineral Springs is found in the southern part of Howard County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 33°52′35″N 93°55′7″W / 33.87639°N 93.91861°W.
Arkansas Highway 27 goes right through the middle of town. This highway connects Mineral Springs to Nashville, which is the main town of the county, about 7 miles northeast. It also goes west for about 13 miles to Ben Lomond.
Another road, Arkansas Highway 355, also runs through Mineral Springs. It heads north about 12 miles to Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas, and south about 4.5 miles to Tollette.
The United States Census Bureau says that Mineral Springs covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.02 square miles or 0.05 square kilometers) being water.
Who Lives in Mineral Springs?
The number of people living in Mineral Springs has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 546 | — | |
| 1900 | 278 | — | |
| 1910 | 432 | 55.4% | |
| 1920 | 777 | 79.9% | |
| 1930 | 712 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 731 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 751 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 616 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 761 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 936 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,004 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,264 | 25.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,208 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,085 | −10.2% | |
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People in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 1,085 people living in Mineral Springs. These people lived in 470 different homes, and 315 of those were families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Mineral Springs in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 310 | 28.57% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 538 | 49.59% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.28% |
| Other/Mixed | 50 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 | 16.96% |
Learning in Mineral Springs
Students in Mineral Springs go to public schools. The Mineral Springs Saratoga School District provides education for kids from early childhood all the way through high school. Students can graduate from Mineral Springs High School.
Famous People from Mineral Springs
Some well-known people were born in Mineral Springs:
- Willie Davis was a famous Major League Baseball player.
- William T. Dillard was the person who started the popular department store chain, Dillard's.
See also
In Spanish: Mineral Springs (Arkansas) para niños
