Tillar, Arkansas facts for kids
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Tillar, Arkansas
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Location of Tillar in Desha County and Drew County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Drew, Desha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 219.11/sq mi (84.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71670
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-69230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405591 |
Tillar is a small town located in the state of Arkansas, in the United States. It is found in both Desha and Drew counties. In 2020, about 172 people lived there. Long ago, the area to the west of Tillar was called Tillar Station. A special church, the Frank Tillar Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it is an important historical building.
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About Tillar's Location
Tillar covers a total area of about 2.03 square kilometers (0.79 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People in Tillar
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 180 | — | |
| 1920 | 350 | 94.4% | |
| 1930 | 267 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 229 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 239 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 232 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 293 | 26.3% | |
| 1980 | 280 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −21.1% | |
| 2000 | 240 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 172 | −23.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 240 people living in Tillar. These people lived in 99 different homes, and 75 of these were families.
- About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (about 65%) were married couples living together.
- About 21% of homes had just one person living in them.
- Around 14% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Tillar was 42 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18, and 18% was 65 or older.
Schools in Tillar
The schools in Tillar are part of the McGehee School District.
In the past, there was a school district called Desha-Drew. It ran two schools in Tillar: the B. C. Prewitt Memorial Elementary and Junior High School, and another called Tillar School. In 1993, the Desha-Drew district closed down, and parts of it, including Tillar, joined the McGehee School District.
Today, there is also a private Christian school in Tillar called Cornerstone Christian Academy.
Well-Known People from Tillar
- Mark D. McElroy is an Arkansas State Representative. He lives in Tillar.
- Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder (1923 - 2020) was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1999. She helped make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Tillar (Arkansas) para niños
