Strawberry, Arkansas facts for kids
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Strawberry, Arkansas
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Location in Lawrence County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 114.38/sq mi (44.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72469
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-67250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0055268 |
Strawberry is a small town located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 302 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 268.
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Geography of Strawberry
Geography is the study of Earth's physical features. Strawberry is found in the southwestern part of Lawrence County. Its exact location is 35°57′52″N 91°18′56″W / 35.96444°N 91.31556°W. The town covers an area of about 6.03 square kilometers (2.34 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Major Roads in Strawberry
Several important roads connect Strawberry to other towns. These roads help people travel and transport goods.
Highway 25 goes northeast for 18 miles to Black Rock. It also goes south and then west for 33 miles to Batesville.
Highway 117 heads north for 9 miles to Smithville.
Highway 230 travels west for 13 miles to Cave City.
Population Facts for Strawberry
Demographics is the study of how populations are made up. This includes things like how many people live somewhere and their ages.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 218 | — | |
| 1980 | 280 | 28.4% | |
| 1990 | 273 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 283 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 302 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 268 | −11.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 283 people living in Strawberry. These people lived in 112 households, and 80 of these were families. The town had 127 housing units available.
About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Education in Strawberry
The Hillcrest School District is in charge of the schools in the Strawberry area. This district includes Hillcrest Elementary School, which is in Lynn. It also includes Hillcrest High School, located right in Strawberry.
The Hillcrest School District was formed over time through mergers. On July 1, 1992, the River Valley School District was created when the Poughkeepsie School District and the Strawberry School District joined together. Later, on July 1, 2004, the River Valley School District merged with the Lynn School District. This final merger created the Hillcrest School District we know today.
Famous People from Strawberry
Some notable people have connections to the town of Strawberry.
- Herman Hugg is an artist.
- Dennis Crouch (bassist) is a well-known bassist, which means he plays the bass guitar.
- Roger Bennett (1959-2007) was a talented southern gospel pianist. He played for the Cathedral Quartet from 1979 to 1986 and again from 1989 to 1999. He also played for Legacy Five from 2000 until 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Strawberry (Arkansas) para niños
