Williford, Arkansas facts for kids
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Williford, Arkansas
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Location of Williford in Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sharp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
| • Density | 226.36/sq mi (87.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72482
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-75740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406890 |
Williford is a small town located in Sharp County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 79 people lived there.
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Where is Williford Located?
Williford is found in the state of Arkansas. Its exact location is at 36 degrees, 15 minutes, 6 seconds North latitude and 91 degrees, 21 minutes, 33 seconds West longitude. This means it's in the northern part of the state.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers (or 0.3 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Williford's Weather
Williford experiences warm summers. Some of the warmest summers on record happened in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Who Lives in Williford?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 357 | — | |
| 1930 | 279 | −21.8% | |
| 1940 | 272 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 213 | −21.7% | |
| 1960 | 195 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 175 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 169 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −59.2% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 75 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 79 | 5.3% | |
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The population of Williford has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 357 people. By 2000, the population was 63. However, it has grown a little since then, reaching 79 people in 2020.
In 2000, there were 32 households in Williford. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most people in Williford were White, with a small percentage from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Williford in 2000 was 42 years old. About 19% of the population was under 18, and 17.5% were 65 years or older.
Education in Williford
Students in Williford attend schools within the Highland School District. This district operates Highland High School.
In the past, Williford had its own school district called the Williford School District. This district joined with another one in 2004 to form the Twin Rivers School District. The Twin Rivers district later closed in 2010.
The very first school in Williford was in a building also used for church services. A special school building opened in 1890. New school buildings were built around 1915 and in the early 1930s. The last elementary school building opened in 1971.
See also
In Spanish: Williford para niños
