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Willisville, Arkansas
Location of Willisville in Nevada County, Arkansas.
Location of Willisville in Nevada County, Arkansas.
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
361 ft (110 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 148
 • Density 92.67/sq mi (35.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71864
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-75770
GNIS feature ID 0056411

Willisville is a town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 148 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Willisville is located at 33°30′51″N 93°17′44″W / 33.51417°N 93.29556°W / 33.51417; -93.29556 (33.514033, -93.295475).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 209
1990 196 −6.2%
2000 188 −4.1%
2010 152 −19.1%
2020 148 −2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 76 households, and 57 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.4/km2 (117.5/mi2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 20.5/km2 (53.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.26% White, 19.15% Black or African American, 1.06% Native American, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 76 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,925. About 13.8% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

Public Schools

Public education for elementary and secondary school students in Willisville is provided by the Nevada School District, which leads to graduation from Nevada High School. As of the 2014–2015 school year, the district encompasses 345.15 square miles (893.9 km2) of land, supports more than 400 students, and employs more than 80 educators and staff at its two schools and district offices

Nevada School District includes the following school facilities:

  • Nevada Elementary School, serving kindergarten through grade 6.
  • Nevada High School, serving grades 7 through 12.

On July 1, 1985 Willisville School District merged into the Nevada County School District.

Infrastructure

Highways

  • US 371.svg U.S. Highway 371
  • Arkansas 32.svg Arkansas Highway 32

Notable person

See also

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