Western Grove, Arkansas facts for kids
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Western Grove, Arkansas
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Buildings along U.S. Route 65, July 2024
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Location of Western Grove in Newton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 328.69/sq mi (126.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72685
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-74330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406868 |
Western Grove is a small town located in Newton County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is found in the northeastern part of the county. In 2010, about 384 people lived there. This town is part of the larger Harrison area.
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About Western Grove's Location
Western Grove covers a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Main Roads in Western Grove
The most important road that goes through Western Grove is U.S. Highway 65. This highway helps connect Western Grove to other towns and cities.
People Living in Western Grove
The number of people living in Western Grove has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 184 | — | |
| 1960 | 148 | −19.6% | |
| 1970 | 179 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 111.2% | |
| 1990 | 415 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 407 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 354 | −7.8% | |
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Western Grove's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 354 people lived in Western Grove. These people made up 186 households and 136 families.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Western Grove in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 322 | 90.96% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 28 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 1.13% |
Schools in Western Grove
Students in Western Grove attend schools that are part of the Ozark Mountain School District. This school district runs two main schools for the area.
Elementary and High Schools
- Western Grove Elementary School serves younger students.
- Ozark Mountain High School is for older students. This high school is located in the building that used to be Western Grove High School. The old high school joined with Ozark Mountain High in 2023.
School District Changes
Before 2004, Western Grove had its own school district, called the Western Grove School District. On July 1, 2004, this district combined with the Ozark Mountain School District. This change helped bring schools together for better resources.
