Mulberry, Arkansas facts for kids
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Mulberry, Arkansas
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Location of Mulberry in Crawford County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Body | City council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.06 sq mi (20.87 km2) |
| • Land | 7.83 sq mi (20.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,543 |
| • Density | 197.16/sq mi (76.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time Zone (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72947
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| Area code | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-48200 |
| GNIS ID | 2404335 |
Mulberry is a city located in Crawford County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith metropolitan area, which includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2020, about 1,543 people lived in Mulberry.
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Where is Mulberry?
Mulberry is located in the state of Arkansas. It covers a total area of about 8 square miles (20.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like rivers or lakes. The city is situated at an elevation of about 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in Mulberry?
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Mulberry has changed over many years. A census is like a big count of everyone in the country, done every ten years. Here's how Mulberry's population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 321 | — | |
| 1900 | 361 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 722 | 100.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,095 | 51.7% | |
| 1930 | 895 | −18.3% | |
| 1940 | 973 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 952 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 934 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,340 | 43.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,444 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,448 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,627 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,655 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,543 | −6.8% | |
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Mulberry's People in 2020
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,543 people living in Mulberry. These people made up 718 households, which are like groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 446 were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Mulberry in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,371 | 88.85% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 11 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 27 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.26% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed backgrounds | 99 | 6.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 1.94% |
Education in Mulberry
Students in Mulberry attend public schools managed by the Mulberry–Pleasant View Bi-County School District. After elementary and middle school, students go on to graduate from Mulberry High School.
See also
In Spanish: Mulberry (Arkansas) para niños
