Wilton, Arkansas facts for kids
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Wilton, Arkansas
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Location in Little River County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Little River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 287 |
| • Density | 224.39/sq mi (86.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71865
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-75980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405759 |
Wilton is a small city located in Little River County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 287 people lived there. The city's population has changed over the years, with 374 people living there in 2010 and 439 in 2000.
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Where is Wilton?
Wilton is found in the northeastern part of Little River County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 59 and 71, go right through the city. These roads are known as Main Street in Wilton.
If you travel south on these highways, you will reach Ashdown, which is the main town of the county, about 5 miles away. If you go north, you will find Lockesburg, about 16 miles from Wilton.
The city of Wilton covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (or 1.28 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Wilton
The number of people living in Wilton has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 294 | — | |
| 1920 | 285 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 313 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 328 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 329 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 29.8% | |
| 1980 | 495 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 449 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 439 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 374 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 287 | −23.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 439 people living in Wilton. These people lived in 162 different homes. Most of the people were White (about 58%) or Black/African American (about 41%).
Many homes in Wilton were families. About 30% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes (about 51%) were married couples living together. Some homes (about 16%) had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 23% of all homes had just one person living there.
The average home in Wilton had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.1 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the people in Wilton were of different ages:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wilton was 37 years.
For money, the average income for a home in Wilton was about $31,696 per year. For families, the average income was about $32,019 per year. About 15% of the people in Wilton, including some children and older adults, lived below the poverty line.
Notable People
- L. Clifford Davis: He was an important person in civil rights, working as an attorney and a judge.
See also
In Spanish: Wilton (Arkansas) para niños
