St. Paul, Arkansas facts for kids
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St. Paul, Arkansas
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St. Paul post office
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Location in Madison County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 244.49/sq mi (94.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72760
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| FIPS code | 05-62060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407273 |
St. Paul is a small town in Madison County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 111 people lived there. It's located near the edge of the Northwest Arkansas area. The town was officially started in 1887 when a railroad line reached this spot.
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Where is St. Paul Located?
St. Paul is in the southern part of Madison County. Two main roads, Highway 16 and Highway 23, run through the town. These roads help connect St. Paul to other places. For example, Highway 23 goes north to Huntsville, which is the county seat. It also goes south to Ozark. Highway 16 heads northwest to Fayetteville and east into the Boston Mountains.
The town covers about 0.45 square miles, which is mostly land. St. Paul is built along the upper part of the White River. The Ozark-St. Francis National Forest is right next to the town's southern border.
The Boston Mountains Ecoregion
St. Paul is part of a special natural area called the Upper Boston Mountains ecoregion. This area is generally higher and wetter than other parts of the Boston Mountains. The land here is between 1,900 and 2,800 feet high.
The forests in this region are mainly made up of oak–hickory forest trees. These forests are very dense and have fewer pine trees than other areas. Slopes that face north have cooler, wetter forests. The ground underneath is mostly sandstone, shale, and siltstone. This is different from the limestone and dolomite found in the wider Ozark Highlands.
The water in the streams here is usually very clean. This is because of the type of rocks, soil, and how the land is used. There are very low levels of minerals, nutrients, and dirt in the water. During the summer, some streams might dry up. In the past, cutting down trees for timber was a big job for many people in this area.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 417 | — | |
| 1900 | 345 | −17.3% | |
| 1910 | 430 | 24.6% | |
| 1920 | 284 | −34.0% | |
| 1930 | 198 | −30.3% | |
| 1940 | 211 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 136 | −35.5% | |
| 1960 | 118 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 145 | 22.9% | |
| 1980 | 198 | 36.6% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −55.6% | |
| 2000 | 163 | 85.2% | |
| 2010 | 113 | −30.7% | |
| 2020 | 111 | −1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 163 people living in St. Paul. Most of the people living in the town were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 70 households in the town. About a quarter of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single female parent, and others were made up of individuals or non-families. The average household had about 2.3 people.
The age of the people in St. Paul varied. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
The average income for a household in St. Paul in 2000 was about $25,625 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line, including some children and older adults.
Education for St. Paul Students
Students in St. Paul attend public schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. This education is provided by the Huntsville School District. Students in St. Paul usually graduate from St. Paul High School.
Before 2004, St. Paul had its own school district. However, on July 1, 2004, the St. Paul School District joined with the Huntsville School District. This means that students from St. Paul now go to schools within the Huntsville district.
