Rondo, Arkansas facts for kids
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Rondo, Arkansas
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Location in Lee County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 161.71/sq mi (62.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-60590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407239 |
Rondo is a small town located in Lee County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 163 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 198 people called Rondo home.
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Where is Rondo Located?
Rondo is in the southern part of Lee County. It is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Marianna. Marianna is the main town and the county seat for Lee County. You can reach Rondo by following state highways 1 and 121.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rondo covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Rondo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 274 | — | |
| 1940 | 201 | −26.6% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 219 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 379 | 73.1% | |
| 1980 | 330 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 237 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 198 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 163 | −17.7% | |
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The number of people living in Rondo has changed over the years. The table above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1930.
Who Lives in Rondo?
In 2020, the census showed that Rondo had 163 residents. Most people in Rondo are Black or African American, making up about 58% of the population. White people make up about 35% of the population. A small number of people are of mixed race or are Hispanic/Latino.
Back in 2000, there were 237 people living in 99 households. About 24% of these households had children under 18. Many households were families, including married couples and single-parent families. About 15% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household in Rondo had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 2.90 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in Rondo was 42 years old.
Education in Rondo
Students in Rondo attend schools in the Lee County School District. This school district is based in Marianna. The local high school for students in Rondo is Lee High School.
See also
In Spanish: Rondo (Arkansas) para niños
