North Little Rock, Arkansas facts for kids
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North Little Rock
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| City of North Little Rock | |||
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| Motto(s):
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Location of North Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas
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 North Little Rock
Location in Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Arkansas |
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| County | Pulaski | ||
| Township | Hill | ||
| Founded | April 18, 1871 | ||
| Incorporated | July 17, 1901 | ||
| Named for | Little Rock, Arkansas | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 56.20 sq mi (145.55 km2) | ||
| • Land | 53.04 sq mi (137.38 km2) | ||
| • Water | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 64,591 | ||
| • Rank | US: 524th | ||
| • Density | 1,217.69/sq mi (470.15/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 431,388 (US: 88th) | ||
| • Metro | 729,135 (US: 75th) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
72114-119, 721124, 72190, 72199
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| Area code(s) | 501 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-50450 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404393 | ||
North Little Rock (often called "NLR") is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It sits on the north side of the Arkansas River. It is known as the twin city of Little Rock. Years ago, it was part of Little Rock, but it became independent again in the early 1900s.
In 2020, about 64,591 people lived here. This makes it the seventh-largest city in Arkansas. North Little Rock has worked hard to make its areas beautiful. Many young families and professionals are now interested in living here. The Argenta Historic District downtown is a lively place. It has theaters, great restaurants, and unique shops.
The city is also home to Dickey-Stephens Park, where the Arkansas Travelers baseball team plays. Simmons Bank Arena is a big place for concerts and shows. West of the city is Burns Park. It is one of the largest city parks in the United States.
Contents
- History of North Little Rock
- Exploring North Little Rock's Geography
- People of North Little Rock
- Arts and Culture in North Little Rock
- Sports in North Little Rock
- Parks and Recreation in North Little Rock
- Education in North Little Rock
- City Services and Transportation
- Famous People from North Little Rock
- Sister Cities
- Images for kids
- See also
History of North Little Rock
North Little Rock was first called Argenta, Arkansas. It was founded on April 18, 1871. In 1890, the city of Little Rock took over Argenta. This made Argenta part of Little Rock.
But Argenta wanted to be its own city again. So, on July 17, 1901, it officially became the town of "North Little Rock." By 1904, the state's highest court said North Little Rock could take back its land. In 1906, it went back to being called Argenta. Then, in October 1917, it changed its name back to North Little Rock. You can still see signs of the old name, Argenta. For example, the North Little Rock City Hall (built in 1914) has plaques that say "C of A" (City of Argenta).
Exploring North Little Rock's Geography
The city covers about 47 square miles (122 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 44.8 square miles (116 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers), is water.
Neighborhoods in North Little Rock
North Little Rock has many different neighborhoods. Here are some of them:
- Amboy
- Argenta Historic District
- Arrowhead Manor
- Baring Cross
- Chimney Rock
- Crystal Hill
- Dark Hollow
- Dixie
- Indian Hills
- Lakewood
- Levy
- Mid-City
- Overbrook
- Park Hill (This includes the Park Hill Historic District)
- Pike View
- Rose City
- Windsor Valley
North Little Rock's Climate
The weather here has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. North Little Rock has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets long, hot, and sunny summers. Winters are mild and wet, with not much snow.
January is usually the coldest month. July is typically the warmest. The average temperature for the whole year is about 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius). The city gets about 45.79 inches (116 cm) of rain each year. Winter and spring tend to be wetter than summer and autumn. Strong thunderstorms can happen, especially in the spring.
| Climate data for Little Rock (Little Rock Nat'l Airport), 1981−2010 normals, extremes 1875−present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
87 (31) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
114 (46) |
106 (41) |
97 (36) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.5 (10.3) |
55.1 (12.8) |
64.0 (17.8) |
73.1 (22.8) |
81.1 (27.3) |
88.9 (31.6) |
92.5 (33.6) |
92.6 (33.7) |
85.6 (29.8) |
74.8 (23.8) |
63.0 (17.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 40.8 (4.9) |
44.8 (7.1) |
53.4 (11.9) |
62.1 (16.7) |
71.1 (21.7) |
79.1 (26.2) |
82.8 (28.2) |
82.5 (28.1) |
75.0 (23.9) |
63.7 (17.6) |
52.6 (11.4) |
43.0 (6.1) |
62.6 (17.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.2 (−0.4) |
34.5 (1.4) |
42.7 (5.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
61.1 (16.2) |
69.4 (20.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
72.4 (22.4) |
64.5 (18.1) |
52.6 (11.4) |
42.2 (5.7) |
33.7 (0.9) |
52.4 (11.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
−12 (−24) |
11 (−12) |
28 (−2) |
38 (3) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
52 (11) |
37 (3) |
27 (−3) |
10 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.55 (90) |
3.66 (93) |
4.68 (119) |
5.14 (131) |
4.87 (124) |
3.65 (93) |
3.27 (83) |
2.59 (66) |
3.18 (81) |
4.91 (125) |
5.28 (134) |
4.97 (126) |
49.75 (1,264) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.6 (4.1) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
trace | 0.2 (0.51) |
3.5 (8.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 105.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 180.9 | 188.2 | 244.5 | 276.7 | 325.3 | 346.2 | 351.0 | 323.0 | 271.9 | 251.0 | 176.9 | 166.2 | 3,101.8 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 58 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 73 | 72 | 57 | 54 | 70 |
| Source: NOAA (sun 1961−1990 at North Little Rock Airport), The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
People of North Little Rock
North Little Rock has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 11,138 | — | |
| 1920 | 14,048 | 26.1% | |
| 1930 | 19,418 | 38.2% | |
| 1940 | 21,137 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 44,097 | 108.6% | |
| 1960 | 58,032 | 31.6% | |
| 1970 | 60,040 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 64,388 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 61,741 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 60,433 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 62,304 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 64,591 | 3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
North Little Rock in 2020
In 2020, there were 64,591 people living in North Little Rock. There were about 27,903 households. The city had about 1,234 people per square mile.
About 23.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.9% were under 5 years old. People over 65 made up 16.2% of the population. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
North Little Rock in 2010
In 2010, there were 62,304 people in the city. There were 25,542 households. The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
About 25.5% of the people were under 18. About 14.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87.7 males.
The average income for a household was $35,578. For a family, it was $43,595. About 16.1% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 26.5% of those under 18.
Arts and Culture in North Little Rock
North Little Rock has many interesting places to visit.
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Points of Interest
- Argenta Historic District: A lively area with shops and restaurants.
- Argenta Plaza: A public space for events and gatherings.
- Arkansas National Guard Museum: Learn about the state's military history.
- Burns Park: A huge park with lots of activities.
- Simmons Bank Arena: A major venue for sports and concerts. It also has the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Museum.
- McCain Mall: A popular shopping center.
- Lakewood Village: Another area for shopping and dining.
- Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum: See historic ships, including the Navy tug Hoga (YT-146), which survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. You can also see the USS Razorback (SS-394), a submarine present at the surrender in Tokyo Bay.
Sports in North Little Rock
Dickey-Stephens Park is where the Arkansas Travelers baseball team plays their home games. It's a great place to catch a minor league baseball game!
Parks and Recreation in North Little Rock
North Little Rock has many parks and outdoor spaces for fun and relaxation.
- Arkansas River Trail: A path for walking, running, and biking along the river.
- Big Rock Quarry Park: This park has a special area for bikes and a pump track.
- Burns Park: One of the biggest city parks in the U.S. It has baseball fields, soccer fields, golf courses, hiking trails, and even an amusement park.
- Campbell Lake Park
- Conley Park
- Crestview Park
- Emerald Park
- Fearneyhough Park
- Idlewild Park
- North Little Rock Riverfront Park: A nice park along the river.
- Riverview Park: This park has a skate park with street elements and a bowl.
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park: This park is famous for the Old Mill, which was shown in the movie Gone With The Wind.
- Vestal Park
- W.C. Faucette Memorial Park
- Witkowski Park
Education in North Little Rock
North Little Rock offers many schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
Most students go to public schools in the North Little Rock School District. This district includes:
- One high school:
- North Little Rock High School (for grades 9-12)
- One middle school:
- North Little Rock Middle School (split into a 6th grade campus and a 7-8th grade campus)
- Nine elementary schools:
- Amboy Elementary
- Boone Park Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- Glenview Elementary
- Indian Hills Elementary
- Lakewood Elementary
- Meadow Park Elementary
- Ridge Road Elementary
- Seventh Street Elementary
- One early childhood center:
- Pike View Early Childhood Center
The West Campus of North Little Rock High School is special. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique art-deco style.
The Pulaski County Special School District also runs several schools in the North Little Rock area. These include one middle school and three elementary schools.
Years ago, Scipio Jones High School was the public school for black children during segregation. It opened in 1909 and closed in 1970.
Private Schools
North Little Rock also has several private schools:
- Calvary Academy (for PreK3-12)
- Central Arkansas Christian Schools (for PreK3-12)
- Immaculate Conception (for K-8)
- North Little Rock Montessori
- North Little Rock Catholic Academy (for PreK3-8): This school was formed in 2007 when St. Mary School and St. Patrick School joined together.
St. Augustine School was a Catholic school for black students that closed in 1976.
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, students can attend:
- University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
- Shorter College (Arkansas)
Public Libraries
The North Little Rock Public Library System has two locations. These are the Argenta Branch Library and the William F. Laman branch. The Laman branch is named after a former mayor.
City Services and Transportation
North Little Rock has important services and ways to get around.
Transportation
Highways
Several major highways pass through North Little Rock. Interstate 30 ends here, and Interstate 57 begins its journey through Arkansas from this city. Interstate 40, US 65, US 67, and US 167 all run through the city.
Bus and Streetcar
North Little Rock is home to the main office of Rock Region Metro. This is Arkansas's largest public transportation group. They have buses that were updated to be energy-efficient. Rock Region Metro also runs the Metro Rail streetcars. These are classic black and yellow streetcars you can see in Little Rock’s River Market and North Little Rock’s Argenta.
Air Travel
In the northern part of the city is the North Little Rock Municipal Airport. It has several hangars and is often used by people who fly small planes. It helps take some air traffic away from Clinton National Airport.
The National Weather Service North Little Rock, Arkansas is also located here. This office is very important for telling people in Arkansas about weather patterns.
Police and Fire Services
The North Little Rock Police Department uses unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to help with their work. They have been using a small pilotless helicopter since 2008.
The North Little Rock Fire Department (NLRFD) responds to fires and medical calls. They also have special teams for dangerous materials and water rescues on the Arkansas River.
Hospitals
The city has several hospitals and healthcare centers:
- Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
- Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center
- Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Famous People from North Little Rock
Many well-known people have connections to North Little Rock:
- Joey Lauren Adams: An actress and director.
- Ben M. Bogard: Founder of the American Baptist Association.
- Maxine Brown: A country singer from the group The Browns.
- A. J. Burnett: A former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.
- John Burkhalter: A businessman and politician.
- Donnie Copeland: A Pentecostal pastor and member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
- Jeremy Davis: Bassist for the pop-punk band Paramore.
- Pat Hays: A former mayor of North Little Rock.
- Cliff Hoofman: A Justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court.
- Jerry Jones: The owner of the Dallas Cowboys football team.
- Darren McFadden: A former Dallas Cowboys running back.
- Glenn Myatt: A Major League Baseball catcher.
- Tommy Norman: A North Little Rock Police Officer known for his positive community policing.
- Charles Robinson: An Arkansas State Treasurer.
- Tommy F. Robinson: A former North Little Rock Police Officer, Pulaski County Sheriff, and U.S. Representative.
- Pharoah Sanders: A famous jazz saxophonist.
- Mary Steenburgen: An actress.
- Jason White: A guitarist for the band Green Day.
Sister Cities
North Little Rock has a special connection with another city around the world:
Uiwang, South Korea
Images for kids
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Location of North Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas
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In Spanish: North Little Rock para niños
