Walnut Ridge, Arkansas facts for kids
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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
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City
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Walnut Ridge historic rail depot and now Amtrak station
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Location in Lawrence County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.62 sq mi (43.05 km2) |
| • Land | 16.62 sq mi (43.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,384 |
| • Density | 323.95/sq mi (125.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72476
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078686 |
Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 5098 at the United States Census's 2019 estimate. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist University is in College City, a formerly separate community that merged into Walnut Ridge in 2017.
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History
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area. Previously there had been settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), all land.
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
| Climate data for Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 9 (48) |
11 (52) |
14 (58) |
21 (70) |
27 (80) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
29 (84) |
23 (74) |
15 (59) |
10 (50) |
21 (70) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
1 (33) |
3 (38) |
9 (49) |
15 (59) |
19 (67) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
9 (49) |
2 (36) |
−1 (31) |
9 (49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 130 (5.2) |
110 (4.3) |
100 (4) |
99 (3.9) |
120 (4.9) |
97 (3.8) |
91 (3.6) |
74 (2.9) |
64 (2.5) |
86 (3.4) |
120 (4.6) |
86 (3.4) |
1,180 (46.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 301 | — | |
| 1890 | 457 | 51.8% | |
| 1900 | 845 | 84.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,798 | 112.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,226 | 23.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,007 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,013 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,106 | 54.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,547 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,800 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,152 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,388 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,925 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,890 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,384 | 10.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,793 | 89.02% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 99 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.48% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 276 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 | 3.36% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,384 people, 1,754 households, and 1,230 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students in most of the city is provided from the Lawrence County School District, which includes Walnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Ridge High School. Some portions are within the Hoxie School District, which operates Hoxie High School. The Walnut Ridge School District was in operation until July 1, 2006, when it merged with the Black Rock School District to form the Lawrence County district.
Infrastructure
Transportation
- Walnut Ridge (Amtrak station)
List of highways
Future I-57 / US 67
U.S. 67 Business
U.S. 412
Highway 34
Highway 91
Airport
- Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG)
Notable people
- James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Michelle Gray, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Izard County, former Walnut Ridge resident
- David J. Sanders, member of the Arkansas State Senate from District 15, including part of Little Rock
- Ehron VonAllen, Electronic musician, singer (birth name: Aaron Allen)
- Washboard Sam, blues musician
- Milt Yarberry, gunfighter, first town marshal of Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Glenn Yates Jr., architect and Virginia state legislator
See also
In Spanish: Walnut Ridge para niños
