Sherrill, Arkansas facts for kids
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Sherrill, Arkansas
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| Town of Sherrill | |
Downtown Sherrill
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Location of Sherrill in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
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 Sherrill, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Plum Bayou |
| Incorporated | May 25, 1935 |
| Named for | Dr. Albert Rush Sherrill |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 401.52/sq mi (155.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72152
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| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-63740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407326 |
| Major airport | LIT |
Sherrill is a small town located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Plum Bayou Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 84 people. Sherrill is also included in the larger Pine Bluff, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Sherrill's Location
Sherrill is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.4 square kilometers (0.1 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Understanding Sherrill's Population
The number of people living in Sherrill has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 258 | — | |
| 1950 | 263 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 241 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 208 | −13.7% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 55 | −65.8% | |
| 2000 | 126 | 129.1% | |
| 2010 | 84 | −33.3% | |
| 2020 | 53 | −36.9% | |
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Who Lives in Sherrill?
In 2010, there were 84 people living in Sherrill, making up 37 households and 25 families. The town had about 347.5 people per square kilometer. There were 54 housing units in total.
The people living in Sherrill were made up of different groups:
- 44.0% were White.
- 56.0% were Black or African American.
How Old Are Sherrill's Residents?
The population of Sherrill in 2010 was spread out by age:
- 16.7% were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Sherrill was about 50.5 years old.
Education in Sherrill
Students in Sherrill attend schools within the Pine Bluff School District. This district serves several communities, including Sherrill.
Which Schools Do Students Attend?
Currently, students from Sherrill go to these schools:
- Park/Greenville School for preschool.
- James Matthews Elementary School.
- Robert F. Morehead Middle School.
- Dollarway High School.
A Look at School District Changes Over Time
Sherrill used to have its own school district, which ran Sherrill Elementary School. In 1979, the Sherrill district merged with the Altheimer district to form the Altheimer-Sherrill district.
Later, in 1993, the Altheimer-Sherrill district joined with the Altheimer Unified School District. This new district operated Martin Elementary School and Altheimer-Sherrill High School.
In 2006, the Altheimer Unified School District merged into the Dollarway School District. Altheimer-Sherrill High School closed in 2007, and its students moved to Dollarway High. Altheimer Martin Elementary School closed in 2013.
More recently, in December 2020, the Arkansas State Board of Education decided that the Dollarway School District would merge with the Pine Bluff School District. This merger happened on July 1, 2021. This means all schools from both districts are now part of the Pine Bluff School District.
In 2023, it was announced that Dollarway High School would merge into Pine Bluff High School. Also, Morehead Middle School would become the only middle school for the entire Pine Bluff School District.
