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Wilmot, Arkansas
Location of Wilmot in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Location of Wilmot in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Ashley
Area
 • Total 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Land 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 416
 • Density 235.16/sq mi (90.79/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71676
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-75890
GNIS feature ID 2405756

Wilmot is a small city located in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 550 people. By 2020, the population was 416.

Geography of Wilmot

Wilmot covers a total area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.8 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.

The city is located near Lake Enterprise. This lake is a popular spot for people who enjoy fishing and watersports.

Population of Wilmot

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 378
1910 622 64.6%
1920 627 0.8%
1930 777 23.9%
1940 625 −19.6%
1950 721 15.4%
1960 732 1.5%
1970 1,132 54.6%
1980 1,227 8.4%
1990 1,047 −14.7%
2000 786 −24.9%
2010 550 −30.0%
2020 416 −24.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Wilmot?

The 2020 United States census counted 416 people living in Wilmot. There were 135 households and 96 families in the city at that time.

The population of Wilmot includes people from different backgrounds.

Wilmot racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 71 17.07%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 321 77.16%
Other/Mixed 7 1.68%
Hispanic or Latino 17 4.09%

Education in Wilmot

Students in Wilmot attend public schools managed by the Hamburg School District. After elementary school, students go on to complete their high school education at Hamburg High School.

Wilmot used to have its own school district, called the Wilmot School District. This district joined the Hamburg School District on July 1, 1986. The Hamburg district continued to operate Wilmot Elementary School for many years.

However, the number of students at Wilmot Elementary School decreased over time. Around 1996, there were about 100 students. By 2016, this number had dropped to 42 students. Because of the lower enrollment and financial concerns, the Hamburg school board decided to close Wilmot Elementary School.

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