Moro, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moro, Arkansas
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Moro City Park in downtown Moro
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Location of Moro in Lee County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 183.42/sq mi (70.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72368
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-46910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406194 |
Moro is a small town located in Lee County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2010, about 216 people called Moro home. By 2020, the population was 177.
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Where is Moro Located?
Moro is found in the state of Arkansas. It is part of Lee County. The town covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers (or 0.9 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Moro?
The number of people living in Moro has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 51 | — | |
| 1920 | 265 | — | |
| 1930 | 187 | −29.4% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 48.7% | |
| 1950 | 189 | −32.0% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 489 | 168.7% | |
| 1980 | 327 | −33.1% | |
| 1990 | 287 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 241 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 216 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 177 | −18.1% | |
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As of 2010, there were 216 people living in Moro. Most of the residents were White, with a small number of African American residents. The town had 109 households. About 22% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Moro was 43 years old.
Education in Moro
Students in Moro attend schools that are part of the Lee County School District. This school district is based in a nearby town called Marianna. The local high school for students from Moro is Lee High School.
Back in 1967, the school districts from Moro, Aubrey, and Brickeys all joined together. They became part of the Marianna school district.
Images for kids
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Moro City Park in downtown Moro
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Location of Moro in Lee County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Moro (Arkansas) para niños
