Waldron, Arkansas facts for kids
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Waldron, Arkansas
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Clockwise from top: Scott County Courthouse, Downtown Waldron, and the Old Scott County Courthouse
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Location of Waldron in Scott County, Arkansas.
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Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Scott |
Area | |
• Total | 5.72 sq mi (14.83 km2) |
• Land | 5.63 sq mi (14.59 km2) |
• Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 3,386 |
• Density | 600.99/sq mi (232.03/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes |
72924, 72958
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Area code(s) | 479 |
FIPS code | 05-72380 |
GNIS feature ID | 0078668 |
Waldron is a city in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 3,618 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Scott County.
Geography
Waldron is located at 34°53′57″N 94°5′29″W / 34.89917°N 94.09139°W (34.899191, -94.091483).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km2), of which, 5.0 square miles (13 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.19%) is water.
Waldron is located about 38 miles south of Fort Smith, near the Poteau River.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1850 | 90 | — | |
1870 | 162 | — | |
1880 | 289 | 78.4% | |
1890 | 487 | 68.5% | |
1900 | 487 | 0.0% | |
1910 | 900 | 84.8% | |
1920 | 918 | 2.0% | |
1930 | 1,077 | 17.3% | |
1940 | 1,298 | 20.5% | |
1950 | 1,292 | −0.5% | |
1960 | 1,619 | 25.3% | |
1970 | 2,132 | 31.7% | |
1980 | 2,642 | 23.9% | |
1990 | 3,024 | 14.5% | |
2000 | 3,508 | 16.0% | |
2010 | 3,618 | 3.1% | |
2020 | 3,386 | −6.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 2,574 | 76.02% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 10 | 0.3% |
Native American | 38 | 1.12% |
Asian | 82 | 2.42% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
Other/Mixed | 154 | 4.55% |
Hispanic or Latino | 527 | 15.56% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,386 people, 1,328 households, and 854 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waldron has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Waldron (Scott County)
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Waldron School District, which leads to graduation from Waldron High School. The district and school mascot and athletic emblem is the Bulldog with orange and black serving as the district and school colors.
Notable people
- Gary Darnell, college football coach
- Terry Rice, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Waldron
- Ashley McBryde, country music singer-songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Waldron (Arkansas) para niños