Wabbaseka, Arkansas facts for kids
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Wabbaseka, Arkansas
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| Town of Wabbaseka | |
Location of Wabbaseka in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
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 Wabbaseka, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Dunnington |
| Incorporated | April 12, 1920 |
| Named for | Wabbaseka Bayou |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 523.26/sq mi (202.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72175
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| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406809 |
| Major airport | LIT |
Wabbaseka is a small town in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of Dunnington Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 255 people. It is also part of the larger Pine Bluff, Arkansas area.
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Exploring Wabbaseka's Location
Wabbaseka is located in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Understanding Wabbaseka's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 333 | — | |
| 1940 | 258 | −22.5% | |
| 1950 | 375 | 45.3% | |
| 1960 | 432 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 644 | 49.1% | |
| 1980 | 428 | −33.5% | |
| 1990 | 332 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 323 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 255 | −21.1% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −29.4% | |
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The population of Wabbaseka has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States takes a count of all its people. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 Census showed that 180 people lived in Wabbaseka. Here is a look at the different groups of people living there:
- Most residents, about 76.67%, were Black or African American.
- About 18.89% of the people were White.
- A smaller group, about 4.44%, were Hispanic or Latino. People in this group can be of any race.
Learning and Schools in Wabbaseka
Students in Wabbaseka attend schools in the Pine Bluff School District. Younger students go to Park/Greenville School for preschool. James Matthews Elementary School is for elementary grades. Robert F. Morehead Middle School serves middle schoolers. Finally, students go to Dollarway High School.
Long ago, Wabbaseka had its own school district called the Wabbaseka-Tucker School District. This district joined with another one in 1993. Later, in 2006, that district joined the Dollarway School District.
The old school property in Wabbaseka was sold to the city in 2001. Most of the school buildings were taken down in 2011. However, a special room for chemicals was left untouched. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safely removed these chemicals.
In 2021, the Dollarway School District merged with the Pine Bluff School District. This means all students in the area now go to schools in the Pine Bluff district. In 2023, it was announced that Dollarway High School would join Pine Bluff High School. Also, Morehead Middle School became the only middle school for the entire Pine Bluff School District.
Famous People from Wabbaseka
- Eldridge Cleaver (1935–1998): He was born in Wabbaseka. He was a writer and an important person in the Black Panther Party. He wrote a famous book called Soul on Ice.
- Willie K. Hocker (1862–1944): She lived near Wabbaseka. She designed the Arkansas state flag.
See also
In Spanish: Wabbaseka para niños
