Pyatt, Arkansas facts for kids
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Pyatt, Arkansas
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Old cabins in Pyatt
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Location in Marion County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 144.11/sq mi (55.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72672
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-57890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407167 |
Pyatt is a small town located in western Marion County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 181 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 221 people who lived there in 2010.
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Geography of Pyatt
Pyatt is found in the western part of Marion County. It sits in the valley of Crooked Creek. This creek flows east and eventually joins the White River.
Two important roads, U.S. Routes 412 and 62, go through the southern part of Pyatt. If you travel east on these roads for about 10 miles (16 km), you will reach Yellville. Yellville is the main town, or county seat, of Marion County. If you go west for about 17 miles (27 km), you will arrive in Harrison.
The United States Census Bureau says that Pyatt covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Pyatt
Here are the main highways that pass through or near Pyatt:
US 62/US 412
U.S. Route 62 Spur
Highway 125
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Population Changes in Pyatt
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 254 | — | |
| 1940 | 224 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 257 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −44.0% | |
| 1970 | 137 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 217 | 58.4% | |
| 1990 | 185 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 253 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 221 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −18.1% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In the year 2000, there were 253 people living in Pyatt. These people lived in 97 households, and 62 of these were families. About 40% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were made up of married couples.
The population of Pyatt was spread out across different age groups. About 33% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Pyatt was 30 years old.
Education in Pyatt
Students in Pyatt attend public schools that are part of the Ozark Mountain School District. This district includes Bruno-Pyatt Elementary School. Older students go to Ozark Mountain High School. This high school is located in what used to be Western Grove High School.
The Bruno-Pyatt School was created in 1974. It brought together schools from the towns of Bruno and Pyatt. Later, in 2004, the Bruno-Pyatt School District joined with the Ozark Mountain School District. The district used to have Bruno–Pyatt High School, but in 2023, it became part of Ozark Mountain High School.
See also
In Spanish: Pyatt (Arkansas) para niños
