Waldenburg, Arkansas facts for kids
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Waldenburg, Arkansas
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Waldenburg City Hall
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Location of Waldenburg in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 389.71/sq mi (150.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72475
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406818 |
Waldenburg is a small town located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, only 53 people lived there, making it a very quiet place. It is part of the larger Jonesboro, Arkansas area.
Waldenburg is also home to the historic Zion Lutheran Church. This church was started way back in 1881. It is part of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod group of churches.
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About Waldenburg's Location
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Waldenburg is a very small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 113 | — | |
| 1970 | 164 | 45.1% | |
| 1980 | 124 | −24.4% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 80 | −22.3% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 53 | −13.1% | |
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The number of people living in Waldenburg has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1960, 113 people lived there. The population grew to 164 by 1970, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 53 people called Waldenburg home.
Who Lives in Waldenburg?
In 2000, there were 80 people living in Waldenburg. These people lived in 33 different homes, and 20 of those homes were families. Most of the people living in Waldenburg were White (about 93.75%). A smaller number were Black or African American (5.00%), and a very small group (1.25%) were from two or more races.
Many homes (27.3%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the homes (54.5%) were married couples living together. About 33.3% of all homes were individuals living alone. The average home had about 2.42 people.
The age groups in Waldenburg were spread out. About 23.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
Schools in Waldenburg
Students living in Waldenburg attend schools that are part of the Harrisburg School District. Before 2010, the town was part of the Weiner School District. However, that district joined with the Harrisburg district on July 1, 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Waldenburg (Arkansas) para niños
