Patmos, Arkansas facts for kids
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Patmos, Arkansas
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Location of Patmos in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 513.51/sq mi (197.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-53900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407079 |
Patmos is a small town located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 64 people lived there. The town shares its name with a famous Greek island called Patmos. Patmos is also part of the larger Hope area, which is a group of towns connected economically.
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Exploring Patmos: Location and Size
Patmos is found in the southern part of Hempstead County. A road called Arkansas Highway 355 goes right through the town. This highway leads about 26 miles (42 km) southeast to a town named Waldo. It also goes about 10 miles (16 km) west and then north to Spring Hill.
How Big is Patmos?
The county seat, Hope, is about 12 miles (19 km) north of Patmos if you take Patmos Road. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Patmos covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Patmos: Population Changes
The number of people living in Patmos has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 77 | — | |
| 1980 | 88 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 32 | −63.6% | |
| 2000 | 61 | 90.6% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −10.9% | |
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Life in Patmos: A Closer Look at Residents
In the year 2000, there were 61 people living in Patmos. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 17 of these were families. The town was quite spread out, with about 506 people per square mile (196 per square kilometer). There were also 26 housing units available.
Most of the people in Patmos were White (about 93%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds (about 1.6%), and some were from two or more races (about 4.9%). About 1.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 43%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (81%) were married couples living together. About 14% of homes were made up of single individuals. The average home had about 2.9 people, and the average family had about 3.2 people.
The age of the people in Patmos varied. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 34% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Education in Patmos: Learning Opportunities
Students in Patmos attend schools within the Hope School District. This district operates Hope High School, where older students go to learn.
School District History
Before 1979, Patmos had its own school district. However, in 1979, the Patmos School District joined with the Hope School District. This change meant that students from Patmos would then attend schools in the Hope district.
See also
In Spanish: Patmos (Arkansas) para niños
