Perrytown, Arkansas facts for kids
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Perrytown, Arkansas
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Location of Perrytown in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 232 |
| • Density | 166.43/sq mi (64.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71801
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-54680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407102 |
Perrytown is a small town located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 272 people lived there. It is part of the larger Hope area. A local businessman named Perry Campbell founded Perrytown in 1959.
Where is Perrytown?
Perrytown is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.5 square miles (3.65 square kilometers) of land.
People in Perrytown
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 148 | — | |
| 1980 | 282 | 90.5% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 255 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 272 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 232 | −14.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 255 people living in Perrytown. These people lived in 119 households, and 82 of these were families.
The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.5 people.
Age of Residents
The people living in Perrytown had different ages:
- 16.9% were under 18 years old.
- 9.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 34.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Perrytown was 46 years old.
Education in Perrytown
Students in Perrytown attend schools that are part of the Hope School District. The high school for students in this area is Hope High School.
