Tyronza, Arkansas facts for kids
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Tyronza, Arkansas
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Southern Tenant Farmers Museum, August 2011
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Location of Tyronza in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arkansas | ||
| County | Poinsett | ||
| Incorporated | May 17, 1926 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 716 | ||
| • Density | 460.45/sq mi (177.77/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
72386
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| Area code(s) | 870 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-70700 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405621 | ||
Tyronza is a small city in Poinsett County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 716 people lived there. It is part of the Jonesboro, Arkansas area and is located in a region called the Arkansas Delta.
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Where Tyronza Is Located
Tyronza covers an area of about 4.1 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Tyronza's Story
Tyronza is one of the oldest cities in Poinsett County. It started in the late 1800s.
The Southern Tenant Farmers Movement
In the 1930s, Tyronza became famous for the start of the Southern Tenant Farmers movement. This movement was a national effort to fight against unfair treatment. Wealthy landowners were treating sharecroppers, many of whom were African-American, very badly.
Today, there is a museum in Tyronza run by Arkansas State University. It teaches visitors about how these tenant farmers organized. They worked together to get better prices for their crops and improved living conditions. The museum also shares the history of the entire region.
Dr. L. H. McDaniel: A Special Doctor
Tyronza was also home to Dr. L. H. McDaniel. He was a local doctor who became good friends with President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Dr. McDaniel was involved in politics and advised President Johnson. He also worked with U.S. House Chairman Wilbur D. Mills to help create the Medicare and Medicaid programs in 1965. These programs help people get healthcare.
Dr. McDaniel cared for patients all over eastern Arkansas. He treated everyone, even if they could not pay him with money. Sometimes, people would pay him with live chickens, baked goods, or vegetables from their gardens. He even made house calls! Dr. McDaniel was a national delegate for the Democratic Party in the 1950s. He brought important political and medical leaders to Tyronza for big conferences held in huge tents.
Tyronza Today
Tyronza began as a farming and shopping center for the county. Now, many people who live in Tyronza work in bigger cities like Jonesboro or Memphis. They choose to live in Tyronza because they like the quiet, small-town lifestyle.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 573 | — | |
| 1940 | 639 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 656 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 601 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 510 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 777 | 52.4% | |
| 1990 | 858 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 918 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 762 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 716 | −6.0% | |
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Tyronza's Population in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 615 | 85.89% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 28 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 45 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 3.77% |
In 2020, the city of Tyronza had 716 people living there. There were 376 households and 268 families.
Schools in Tyronza
The East Poinsett County School District is in charge of the public schools in Tyronza. One of the schools is East Poinsett County High School. The old Tyronza School District joined with the East Poinsett district on July 1, 1986.
Famous People from Tyronza
- Mignon Dunn, an opera singer
See also
In Spanish: Tyronza (Arkansas) para niños
