Wilmar, Arkansas facts for kids
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Wilmar, Arkansas
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Location of Wilmar in Drew County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Drew |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 257.33/sq mi (99.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71675
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-75860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405753 |
Wilmar is a small city in Drew County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 511 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 395.
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Where is Wilmar Located?
Wilmar is found in the western part of Drew County. It is located along U.S. Route 278. This road goes east about 8 miles to Monticello. Monticello is the main town, or county seat, of Drew County. The same road also goes west about 8 miles to Warren.
Another road, Arkansas Highway 133, goes north from Wilmar. It leads about 7 miles to Arkansas Highway 35. This highway is east of a place called Rye.
Land Area of Wilmar
The United States Census Bureau says that Wilmar covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (3.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Wilmar's Population Over Time
The population of Wilmar has changed quite a bit over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Wilmar during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 844 | — | |
| 1910 | 929 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,034 | 11.3% | |
| 1930 | 627 | −39.4% | |
| 1940 | 695 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 746 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 718 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 653 | −9.1% | |
| 1980 | 747 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 637 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 571 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 511 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 395 | −22.7% | |
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Who Lives in Wilmar? (2020 Census)
The 2020 Census collected information about the people living in Wilmar. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the city's population.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 157 | 133 | 79 | 27.50% | 26.03% | 20.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 410 | 364 | 287 | 71.80% | 71.23% | 72.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.18% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.51% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0.53% | 0.59% | 3.80% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0.00% | 2.15% | 3.04% |
| Total | 571 | 511 | 395 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Wilmar
The students in Wilmar attend schools that are part of the Drew Central School District.
Before 1990, Wilmar had its own school district. But on July 1, 1990, the Wilmar School District joined with the Drew Central School District. For a couple of years, from 1990 to 1992, Drew Central still ran schools in Wilmar. However, in 1992, these schools were combined with the main schools on the Drew Central campus.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmar (Arkansas) para niños
