Tupelo, Arkansas facts for kids
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Tupelo, Arkansas
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Location of Tupelo in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 251.80/sq mi (97.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72169
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-70340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406765 |
Tupelo is a small town in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the eastern part of the state. In 2020, about 70 people lived there.
Where is Tupelo?
Tupelo is a small town with a total area of about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). This means it's a very compact place. All of its area is land, with no water.
Tupelo's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 205 | — | |
| 1920 | 317 | 54.6% | |
| 1930 | 264 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 249 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 188 | −24.5% | |
| 1960 | 201 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 246 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 248 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 177 | −14.9% | |
| 2010 | 180 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −61.1% | |
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The number of people living in Tupelo has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, it had its highest population with 317 people. By 2020, the population was 70.
Who Lives in Tupelo?
In 2000, there were 177 people living in Tupelo. Most people living there were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 76 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these were married couples. About 22% of households had children under 18.
The people in Tupelo were of different ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. Around 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Education in Tupelo
Students in Tupelo attend schools in the Newport School District. This district provides education for children living in Tupelo and nearby areas.
