Pearcy, Arkansas facts for kids
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Pearcy, Arkansas
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 Pearcy, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Pearcy, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805675 |
Pearcy is a small community located in Garland County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Pearcy is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau identifies it as a specific area for gathering population statistics. In the year 2020, the census counted 306 people living in Pearcy.
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History of Pearcy, Arkansas
Pearcy has a few notable events in its recent history. These events help us understand more about the community.
Weather Events in Pearcy
In April 2011, a very strong tornado passed through the Pearcy area. This tornado was part of a much larger series of storms known as the 2011 Super Outbreak. The powerful winds from the tornado caused damage to houses in a nearby community called Sunshine.
Notable People from Pearcy
Bruce Cozart is a well-known person who grew up in Pearcy. He is a Republican politician. Mr. Cozart has served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. In this role, he helped make laws for the state of Arkansas. He is also a developer in the nearby city of Hot Springs.
Population and Demographics
The United States Census Bureau collects information about where people live. This helps us understand the population of places like Pearcy.
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| 2020 | 306 | — | |
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Pearcy's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Pearcy had a total population of 306 people. Most of the residents were White, making up about 84% of the population. A smaller number of people identified as Black or African American, Native American, or Asian. About 9% of the population identified as being of two or more races. Around 3.6% of the people in Pearcy were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Education in Pearcy
Students living in Pearcy attend schools within the Lake Hamilton School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
