Morrison Bluff, Arkansas facts for kids
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Morrison Bluff, Arkansas
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Location in Logan County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 58.17/sq mi (22.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-47030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406197 |
Morrison Bluff is a small town located in Logan County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 78 people lived there.
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Where is Morrison Bluff?
Morrison Bluff is in the northern part of Logan County. It sits next to a part of Lake Dardanelle, which is a large lake formed by the Arkansas River.
You can reach the town by State Highway 109. This highway goes south about 2 miles to Scranton. If you go north on the highway, you will cross the Arkansas River. About 5 miles north, you will reach U.S. Route 64.
The town covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water from the lake.
How Many People Live Here?
Morrison Bluff is a small town, and its population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 49 | — | |
| 1980 | 69 | 40.8% | |
| 1990 | 84 | 21.7% | |
| 2000 | 74 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 64 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 78 | 21.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 74 people living in Morrison Bluff. These people lived in 29 different homes. About 18 of these homes were families.
The people living in Morrison Bluff were mostly White. A small number were Black or African American, and some were from two or more races.
About 27.6% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in the town in 2000 was 39 years old. About 24.3% of the population was under 18. About 16.2% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the town in 2000 was $78,750. For families, the average income was $91,875. The average income per person in the town was $56,436. This was actually the highest per person income in Arkansas at that time!
Education in Morrison Bluff
Students in Morrison Bluff attend schools in the Scranton School District. The main high school for the district is Scranton High School.
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Map showing Morrison Bluff in Logan County, Arkansas
