Tuckerman, Arkansas facts for kids
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Tuckerman
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The Tuckerman Water Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Tuckerman in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,707 |
| • Density | 637.89/sq mi (246.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72473
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-70100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405609 |
| Website | http://www.tuckermanar.net |
Tuckerman is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. In 2010, the population was 1,862 people. By 2020, it was 1,707.
Each year, Tuckerman hosts a fun event called Hometown Days. This event is for everyone in town. It also helps raise money for the Tuckerman Volunteer Ambulance Service.
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About Tuckerman's Location
Tuckerman is located in Arkansas. The city covers about 6.94 square kilometers (2.68 square miles) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Tuckerman has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
- In 1900, there were 260 people.
- By 1950, the population grew to 1,253.
- In 1980, it reached its highest at 2,078 people.
- In 2020, the population was 1,707.
Who Lives in Tuckerman?
Based on the 2020 census, 1,707 people lived in Tuckerman. There were 857 households and 537 families. Most residents, about 90%, were White (not Hispanic). About 4.6% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Tuckerman
Tuckerman is home to the Jackson County School District. Students in the city attend Tuckerman High School. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It happened when the Tuckerman School District and the Grubbs School District joined together.
Famous People from Tuckerman
Some notable people have come from Tuckerman:
- Jim Barnes was a basketball player. He won an Olympic gold medal. He was also the top pick in the 1964 NBA draft.
- Bobby Winkles was a well-known baseball coach. He coached at Arizona State University and in Major League Baseball.
