Perla, Arkansas facts for kids
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Perla, Arkansas
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Location of Perla in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hot Spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 266.87/sq mi (103.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72104
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-54620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407099 |
Perla is a small town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. In 2010, the town had 241 people. This was a big jump from 115 people in 2000. By 2020, the population grew a little more to 257 people.
Where is Perla Located?
Perla is in the northeastern part of Hot Spring County. It is next to Malvern on its west side. Malvern is also the main town of Hot Spring County.
Two important roads pass through Perla. U.S. Route 67 goes right through the middle of town. It connects Perla to Malvern in the west. If you go northeast on this road, you can reach Benton, which is about 20 miles away.
U.S. Route 270 is another road that goes through the eastern part of Perla. This road leads east to Sheridan, about 22 miles away. Going northwest on U.S. Route 270 will take you to Interstate 30, which is about 4 miles from Perla.
The United States Census Bureau says that Perla covers an area of about 0.96 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Perla?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 227 | — | |
| 1980 | 149 | −34.4% | |
| 1990 | 145 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 115 | −20.7% | |
| 2010 | 241 | 109.6% | |
| 2020 | 257 | 6.6% | |
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The number of people living in Perla has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 227 residents. The population went down for a while, reaching its lowest in 2000 with 115 people. After that, the population started to grow again.
According to the 2020 United States census, 257 people lived in Perla. These people lived in 98 different homes. There were also 48 families living in the town.
Schools in Perla
Students in Perla attend schools in the Malvern School District. The main high school for students in this area is Malvern High School.
See also
In Spanish: Perla (Arkansas) para niños
