Ravenden Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
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Ravenden Springs, Arkansas
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Location of Ravenden Springs in Randolph County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 102.15/sq mi (39.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72460
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-58280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407177 |
Ravenden Springs is a small town located in Randolph County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 119 people lived there.
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About Ravenden Springs
Ravenden Springs is a quiet town in Arkansas. It is known for its peaceful environment. The town is a great example of a small American community.
Where is Ravenden Springs?
The town covers a total area of about 3.0 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Only one main road goes through Ravenden Springs. This road is called Highway 90. It helps connect the town to other places.
People of Ravenden Springs
The number of people living in Ravenden Springs has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 189 | — | |
| 1920 | 191 | 1.1% | |
| 1930 | 175 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 197 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 126 | −36.0% | |
| 1970 | 107 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 230 | 115.0% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 118 | −13.9% | |
| 2020 | 119 | 0.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 137 people living in Ravenden Springs. These people lived in 63 different homes. The town had about 46 people per square kilometer.
Many homes in Ravenden Springs are families. Some homes have children under 18. Other homes have people living alone, including older adults. The average home had about two people living in it.
The people in Ravenden Springs are of different ages. In 2000, about 18% of the people were under 18. About 25% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 43 years old.
Income in the Town
In 2000, the average income for a home in Ravenden Springs was about $19,688 per year. For families, the average income was about $23,438. Some people and families lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low.
Education in Ravenden Springs
Students in Ravenden Springs get their public education from the Sloan-Hendrix School District. This district helps students from elementary school all the way through high school. Students usually graduate from Sloan-Hendrix High School.
Before 2004, the town was part of the Randolph County School District. This district later joined with another to form the Twin Rivers School District. However, the Twin Rivers district was later closed in 2010. Parts of it, including some areas near Ravenden Springs, then joined the Pocahontas school district.
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In Spanish: Ravenden Springs (Arkansas) para niños
