Willisville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Willisville, Arkansas
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Location of Willisville in Nevada County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 92.67/sq mi (35.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71864
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-75770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406892 |
Willisville is a small town located in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 148 people lived there. Willisville is also part of the larger Hope area.
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Geography of Willisville
Willisville is a small town that covers about 4.1 square kilometers (or 1.6 square miles) of land. It's completely land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Willisville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 209 | — | |
| 1990 | 196 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 188 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 152 | −19.1% | |
| 2020 | 148 | −2.6% | |
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Every ten years, the United States takes a count of all its people, called a census. The population of Willisville has changed over the years. For example, in 1980, there were 209 people, and by 2020, the population was 148.
In the year 2000, there were 188 people living in Willisville. These people lived in 76 different homes. Most of these homes (57) were families. The town had a mix of people from different backgrounds, including White, Black or African American, and Native American residents. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The people living in Willisville included many families with children under 18. About two-thirds of the households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Willisville in 2000 was 41 years old.
Getting Around Willisville
Major Roads
Willisville is connected to other places by a couple of important roads:
U.S. Highway 371
Arkansas Highway 32
Learning in Willisville
Public Schools
Students in Willisville attend public schools run by the Nevada School District. This district covers a large area and helps more than 400 students learn each year. The district has two main schools:
- Nevada Elementary School, for students from kindergarten up to 6th grade.
- Nevada High School, for older students in grades 7 through 12.
A long time ago, in 1985, the Willisville School District joined with the Nevada County School District to form the current system.
Famous People from Willisville
- Joyce Elliott: She is an important person who served as an Arkansas Senator for the 33rd District.
See also
In Spanish: Willisville (Arkansas) para niños
