Winthrop, Arkansas facts for kids
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Winthrop, Arkansas
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Location in Little River County, Arkansas
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 Winthrop, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Winthrop, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Little River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 111.54/sq mi (43.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
71866
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-76250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405777 |
Winthrop is a small city located in Little River County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 116 people called Winthrop home.
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Where is Winthrop Located?
Winthrop is in the northwestern part of Little River County. It is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Ashdown, which is the main town and county seat. The city is also very close to the border of Oklahoma, only about 7 miles (11 km) away to the east.
How Big is Winthrop?
According to official measurements, the city of Winthrop covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Winthrop?
The number of people living in Winthrop has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 250 | — | |
| 1930 | 331 | 32.4% | |
| 1940 | 336 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 240 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 238 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 227 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 186 | −18.1% | |
| 2010 | 192 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −39.6% | |
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What is the Population Like?
In the year 2000, there were 186 people living in Winthrop. These people made up 71 households, with 52 of them being families. The average household had about 2.62 people, and families usually had about 3.13 people.
The people in Winthrop were of different ages:
- About 28% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Winthrop was 32 years. This means half the population was younger than 32, and half was older.
Education in Winthrop
Students living in Winthrop attend schools that are part of the Horatio School District. Before 1992, Winthrop had its own school district. However, on July 1, 1992, the Winthrop School District joined with the Horatio district to form one larger school system.
Notable People from Winthrop
- Marshall Wright is a well-known person who used to live in Winthrop. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represented St. Francis County, which is in eastern Arkansas.
Images for kids
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Map showing Winthrop's location in Little River County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Winthrop (Arkansas) para niños
