Mountain Pine, Arkansas facts for kids
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Mountain Pine, Arkansas
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Location of Mountain Pine in Garland County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 585 |
| • Density | 352.20/sq mi (135.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71956
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-47450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404332 |
Mountain Pine is a small city in Garland County, Arkansas. It is part of the Hot Springs area. In 2020, about 585 people lived there.
The city is located right next to Lake Ouachita. It is also near the Blakely Mountain Dam. Mountain Pine has five main areas. These include Pinewood, South Mountain Pine, and Cozy Acres. There is also a business district and the Mountain View/Timberland area.
Mountain Pine started as a "company town" in the late 1920s. A company called Dierks Lumber and Coal Company built it. They had a very large lumber mill in the town. The mill closed in 2006.
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Geography
Mountain Pine is located in the middle of Garland County. It is about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Hot Springs.
The city covers a total area of about 1.67 square miles (4.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Climate
The weather in Mountain Pine has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is a lot of moisture in the air.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Mountain Pine has changed over the years.
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| 1950 | 1,155 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,279 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,127 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,068 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 866 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 772 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 770 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 585 | −24.0% | |
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People in 2020
In 2020, there were 585 people living in Mountain Pine. There were 284 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. There were also 147 families.
Most people in Mountain Pine are White (about 66.5%). About 17% are Black or African American. Other groups make up smaller parts of the population.
Education
Students in Mountain Pine attend public schools.
Schools in Mountain Pine
- The Mountain Pine School District provides education.
- Students can graduate from Mountain Pine High School.
Transportation
Mountain Pine is connected to other places by roads.
Roads in the City
- Arkansas Highway 192 connects to Arkansas Highway 7. Highway 7 goes between Hot Springs Village and Jessieville.
- Arkansas Highway 227 connects to U.S. Route 270 in Hot Springs.
Famous People
Bobby Bones was born in Mountain Pine. He is a well-known radio host. He has a morning radio show in Nashville. It is called The Bobby Bones Show.
See also
In Spanish: Mountain Pine (Arkansas) para niños
