Norfork, Arkansas facts for kids
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Norfork, Arkansas
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Jacob Wolf House, one of the oldest buildings in Arkansas (1829)
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Location of Norfork in Baxter County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 208.99/sq mi (80.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
72658-72659
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-50000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404385 |
Norfork is a small city located in Baxter County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history. In 2020, about 465 people lived there.
Norfork is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It sits near where two important rivers meet. This makes it a great spot for outdoor activities.
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Geography and Rivers
Norfork covers an area of about 2.41 square miles (6.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The famous White River flows near Norfork. It travels about 44 miles from the Bull Shoals Dam. It then joins with the North Fork River. This meeting point is right at Norfork. The area where the North Fork River flows into the White River is called the Norfork Tailwater.
Main Roads in Norfork
These are the main highways that pass through or near Norfork:
Arkansas Highway 5
Arkansas Highway 177
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Norfork has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 224 | — | |
| 1930 | 247 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 304 | 23.1% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 41.8% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −34.3% | |
| 1970 | 266 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 399 | 50.0% | |
| 1990 | 394 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 484 | 22.8% | |
| 2010 | 511 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 465 | −9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 224 households in Norfork. About 17% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Norfork was 53 years old.
Education in Norfork
Norfork is home to the Norfork School District. This district includes schools for all ages.
Norfork High School is a well-known school. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report recognized it as a top high school. It was ranked No. 18 in Arkansas and No. 1,863 in the entire country.
People from Norfork
Some notable people have connections to Norfork:
- Dan A. Sullivan: He was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represented areas like Craighead and Greene counties.
- Dan Fredinburg: He was an executive at Google.
See also
In Spanish: Norfork (Arkansas) para niños
