Weiner, Arkansas facts for kids
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Weiner, Arkansas
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Location of Weiner in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 647 |
| • Density | 474.34/sq mi (183.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72479
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-73940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405702 |
Weiner is a small city in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It is located in the United States. In 2010, about 716 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 647. Weiner is part of the larger Jonesboro, Arkansas metropolitan area.
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About Weiner's Location
Weiner is located in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Learning in Weiner
Students in Weiner attend schools in the Harrisburg School District. Weiner Elementary School is right in the city. After elementary school, students go to Harrisburg Middle School. They then attend Harrisburg High School.
The Weiner School District joined the Harrisburg School District on July 1, 2010. Weiner High School closed its doors in 2013.
Who Lives in Weiner?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 232 | — | |
| 1920 | 412 | 77.6% | |
| 1930 | 537 | 30.3% | |
| 1940 | 447 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 644 | 44.1% | |
| 1960 | 669 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 715 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 750 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 655 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 760 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 716 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 647 | −9.6% | |
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People in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 647 people living in Weiner. There were 337 households and 239 families. This table shows the different groups of people living in Weiner in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 583 | 90.11% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 12 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 16 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 5.26% |
Images for kids
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City Hall
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Post Office
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Rice Festival Building
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St. Anthony's Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Weiner (Arkansas) para niños
