Wilmot, Arkansas facts for kids
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Wilmot, Arkansas
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Location of Wilmot in Ashley County, Arkansas.
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| 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
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| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 235.16/sq mi (90.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71676
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| 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
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| 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% | |
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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.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| 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.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmot (Arkansas) para niños
