Poyen, Arkansas facts for kids
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Poyen, Arkansas
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Location of Poyen in Grant County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 859.48/sq mi (331.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72128
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-57080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407157 |
Poyen is a small town located in Grant County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Central Arkansas region. In 2010, about 290 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 263.
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About Poyen
Where is Poyen?
Poyen is in the western part of Grant County. A main road, U.S. Route 270, goes through the center of town. If you go east on this road for about 14 miles (22.5 km), you will reach Sheridan. Sheridan is the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. If you go west for about 10 miles (16 km), you will get to Malvern.
How Big is Poyen?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Poyen covers a total area of about 0.8 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Poyen
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Poyen has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 312 | — | |
| 1970 | 265 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 329 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 303 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 272 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 290 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −9.3% | |
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Who Lives in Poyen?
In 2000, there were 272 people living in Poyen. These people lived in 106 households, and 82 of those were families. Most people living in Poyen were White. A smaller number were Black or African American, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were made up of married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband present. A small number of people aged 65 or older lived alone. The average household had about 2.57 people.
Age Groups in Poyen
The population of Poyen includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 29.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old, and 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Poyen was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
Education in Poyen
Students in Poyen attend public schools provided by the Poyen School District. This district offers education from early childhood all the way through high school. Students graduate from Poyen High School.
Famous People from Poyen
Country music singer Justin Moore grew up in Poyen, Arkansas. He still lives there today.
See also
In Spanish: Poyen (Arkansas) para niños
