Oil Trough, Arkansas facts for kids
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Oil Trough, Arkansas
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Location of Oil Trough in Independence County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 986.90/sq mi (381.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72564
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-51410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407039 |
Oil Trough is a small town in Independence County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 260 people lived there. The town got its interesting name in the early 1800s. People believe it came from a large wooden trough. This trough was used to melt down bear fat, which was then sold to people in New Orleans.
Where is Oil Trough?
Oil Trough is located on the south side of the White River. It sits along Arkansas Highway 14. To the east, about four miles away, is Elmo. To the west, about five miles away, is Rosie.
Another road, Arkansas Highway 122, crosses the White River. This is about one mile east of Oil Trough. It connects the town to Newark, which is about five miles to the north.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 237 | — | |
| 1970 | 524 | 121.1% | |
| 1980 | 280 | −46.6% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −25.7% | |
| 2000 | 218 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 260 | 19.3% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −13.1% | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 260 people lived in Oil Trough. There were 95 households, and 66 of these were families.
Most people living in Oil Trough were White (about 93.58%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 3.21%). Some residents were also Native American (about 1.38%) or from two or more races (about 1.83%).
About 34.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.29 people.
The town's population was spread out by age. About 27.5% were under 18 years old. About 13.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Oil Trough was 38 years.
Schools in Oil Trough
Students living in Oil Trough attend schools in the Cedar Ridge School District.
Years ago, Oil Trough had its own school district, called the Oil Trough School District. This district closed on July 1, 1990. Parts of it joined the Newark School District and the Southside School District.
Later, on July 1, 2004, the Newark School District, which included Oil Trough, joined with the Cedar Ridge School District. This is why students now go to schools in the Cedar Ridge district.
See also
In Spanish: Oil Trough para niños
