Minturn, Arkansas facts for kids
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Minturn, Arkansas
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Location of Minturn in Lawrence County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 152.90/sq mi (59.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72445
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-46100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0058194 |
Minturn is a small town located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 87 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Arkansas.
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Geography of Minturn
Minturn is found in the southeastern part of Lawrence County. Its exact location is 35°58′24″N 91°1′44″W / 35.97333°N 91.02889°W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.47 square kilometers (0.57 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Roads and Highways
Arkansas Highway 367 goes right through the middle of Minturn. This road used to be part of a bigger highway called U.S. Route 67.
Today, U.S. Route 67 is a modern four-lane highway that passes east of Minturn. You can't get directly into Minturn from this new highway.
Highway 367 connects Minturn to other towns. If you go northeast for about 6 miles (10 km), you'll reach Hoxie. If you travel southwest the same distance, you'll find Alicia.
Another road, Arkansas Highway 228, goes west from Minturn for about 6 miles (10 km). It ends at the Black River.
People of Minturn (Demographics)
The number of people living in Minturn has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 49 | — | |
| 1910 | 251 | — | |
| 1920 | 278 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 189 | −32.0% | |
| 1940 | 133 | −29.6% | |
| 1950 | 138 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 61 | −55.8% | |
| 1970 | 97 | 59.0% | |
| 1980 | 169 | 74.2% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −26.6% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 109 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −20.2% | |
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Population Details (Year 2000)
In the year 2000, there were 114 people living in Minturn. These people lived in 50 different homes, and 33 of these were families.
The town had about 84.6 people per square kilometer (217.8 people per square mile). There were also 58 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Minturn (97.37%) were White. A small number (2.63%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 50 homes in Minturn, about 36% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together.
About 12% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Also, 34% of homes were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
About 32% of all homes had someone living alone. Of these, 20% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.28 people in each home and 2.85 people in each family.
Age and Income
In 2000, the population of Minturn was spread out by age. About 28.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
The median age in Minturn was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
The median income for a household in Minturn was $23,036. For families, the median income was $25,313. This is the middle income level, where half of households or families earned more and half earned less.
The average income per person in the town was $11,438. About 32% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 41.9% of those under 18 and 15.8% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Minturn (Arkansas) para niños
