Rudy, Arkansas facts for kids
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Rudy, Arkansas
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Location of Rudy in Crawford County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 81.92/sq mi (31.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72952
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-61460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407256 |
Rudy is a small town in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas area. In 2020, about 130 people lived there. This was a big jump from 72 residents in 2000.
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History of Rudy, Arkansas
Rudy started as a town when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway built tracks there. This happened a long time ago. A post office opened in Rudy in 1883.
Geography of Rudy
Rudy is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles). All of this area is land.
People and Population in Rudy
The number of people living in Rudy has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 89 | — | |
| 1950 | 97 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 113 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 103 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −23.3% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 72 | 60.0% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −15.3% | |
| 2020 | 130 | 113.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 130 people living in Rudy. There were 58 homes and 59 families. The town had about 31.6 people per square kilometer. Most people (90%) were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 1.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 58 households. About 37% of these homes had children under 18. Most homes (63%) were married couples living together. About 11% had a female head of household without a husband.
The people in Rudy are of different ages. About 30.6% were under 18 years old. About 25% were 65 years or older. The average age in Rudy was 38 years.
The average income for a household in Rudy was $21,875. For families, it was $26,250. About 19.2% of the people in Rudy lived below the poverty line. This included 16.7% of those under 18. It also included 25% of those over 64.
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In Spanish: Rudy (Arkansas) para niños
