Victoria, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victoria, Arkansas
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Sign along AR 158 with 2010 population
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 63.29/sq mi (24.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-71900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406798 |
Victoria is a small town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, only 20 people lived there. This was a decrease from 37 people in 2010. The town was named after the sister of its founder, Robert E. Lee Wilson.
History of Victoria
Victoria was founded by Robert E. Lee Wilson. He was a very important farmer in the late 1800s. Robert E. Lee Wilson started several towns in Arkansas. These towns include Armorel, Marie, and Wilson. All of these are also in Mississippi County. Victoria was named after his sister, who was also called Victoria.
Robert E. Lee Wilson's daughter, also named Victoria, married Frank Wesson. Frank Wesson was from a family that made firearms. The company they started is now called "Wesson Farms." This company still owns and operates a lot of the land around Victoria. The town officially became a town in 1966. Four years later, in 1970, nearly 200 people lived there. However, the number of people living in Victoria has slowly gone down since then.
Where is Victoria Located?
Victoria is in the middle part of Mississippi County. It is located along State Highway 158. The town is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Osceola. Osceola is the main city where the county government is located.
State Highway 181 is just west of Victoria. Also, Interstate 55 is about 2.5 miles (4 km) to the east. You can get to Victoria from Exit 53 on Interstate 55. The United States Census Bureau says that Victoria covers an area of 0.32 square miles (0.82 km2). All of this area is land.
People Living in Victoria
The number of people living in Victoria has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
- 1970: 198 people
- 1980: 175 people
- 1990: 110 people
- 2000: 59 people
- 2010: 37 people
- 2020: 20 people
In 2010, there were 37 people living in Victoria. Most of them (94.6%) were White. About 5.4% were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 59 people living in the town. These people lived in 21 households, and 14 of these were families. The town had about 73.5 people per square kilometer (191.7 per square mile). There were 30 houses in total.
About 28.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (57.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.81 people. The average family had 3.50 people.
The age of the people in Victoria in 2000 was spread out:
- 33.9% were under 18 years old.
- 10.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were about 127 males.
Education in Victoria
Students in Victoria attend public schools. The Southern Mississippi County School District provides education for elementary and high school students. Students from Victoria usually graduate from Rivercrest High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Wilson.
See also
In Spanish: Victoria (Arkansas) para niños
