Piney, Garland County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Piney, Arkansas
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Location in Garland County and the state of Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.11 sq mi (18.42 km2) |
| • Land | 6.51 sq mi (16.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,238 |
| • Density | 804.98/sq mi (310.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71901
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-55610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403421 |
Piney is a community located in Garland County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population and statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, the population of Piney was recorded as 4,699 people.
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About Piney's Location
Piney is situated in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau reports that the entire area of Piney covers about 7.1 square miles (18.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is covered by water, such as lakes or rivers.
How Many People Live in Piney?
The number of people living in Piney has grown over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,500 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,988 | 59.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,699 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,238 | 11.5% | |
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Piney's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 5,238 people living in Piney. These people made up 1,977 households, and 1,129 of these were families.
The census also collects information about the different backgrounds of the people living in Piney. This helps us understand the community better.
| Background | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,941 | 75.24% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 314 | 5.99% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.01% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 333 | 6.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 556 | 10.61% |
Schools in Piney
When it comes to education, most of the students in Piney attend schools within the Lake Hamilton School District. However, a smaller part of the community is served by the Mountain Pine School District.
See also
In Spanish: Piney (Arkansas) para niños
