Poplar Grove, Arkansas facts for kids
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Poplar Grove, Arkansas
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 Poplar Grove, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Poplar Grove, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 215 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805679 |
Poplar Grove is a small community in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. It is not an official town, but it is recognized as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. Poplar Grove is located along U.S. Route 49. It sits between the towns of Marvell and West Helena.
The first time Poplar Grove was listed as a CDP was in the 2020 census. At that time, about 215 people lived there. Poplar Grove is mostly a farming community. It is surrounded by large fields.
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Learning in Poplar Grove
Kids in Poplar Grove go to schools run by the Barton–Lexa School District. This district helps over 800 students. They teach children from preschool all the way to 12th grade. Students learn in two different schools. Older students finish their studies at Barton High School.
Who Lives in Poplar Grove?
Population Facts from 2020
In 2020, the population of Poplar Grove was 215 people. Most people in Poplar Grove are Black or African American. They make up about 65.58% of the community. White people make up about 28.84% of the population.
A small number of people are of mixed race, about 2.79%. There are also a few Asian residents, making up 0.93%. About 1.86% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Poplar Grove
- Solomon Harper, an inventor, lived in Poplar Grove.
