Mitchellville, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mitchellville, Arkansas
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Location of Mitchellville in Desha County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Desha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 2,441.67/sq mi (938.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71639
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-46190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404276 |
Mitchellville is a small city in Desha County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 293 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the state of Arkansas.
About the Area
Mitchellville is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). That's all land, with no water areas.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Mitchellville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 494 | — | |
| 1980 | 618 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 513 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 497 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 360 | −27.6% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −18.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 497 people living in the city. By 2010, the population had gone down to 360 people. The latest count in 2020 showed 293 residents.
Who Lives in Mitchellville?
In 2000, most people in Mitchellville were Black or African American (about 98%). A very small number were White or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The city had 180 households in 2000. Many households (38.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 26% of all households were people living alone. The average household had about 2.76 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, the population was spread out by age. About 38% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 29 years.
Education
Students in Mitchellville attend schools in the Dumas School District.
