Witts Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
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Witts Springs, Arkansas
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 Witts Springs, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Searcy |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72686
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805699 |
Witts Springs is a small place in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the US Census Bureau counts it as a specific area for population studies.
In the 2020 census, Witts Springs had a population of 33 people. You can find Witts Springs on Arkansas Highway 16. It is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) southwest of a town called Marshall. Witts Springs has its own post office with the ZIP code 72686. A person named John Campbell once ran the post office here. He was also a county surveyor, a judge, and served as a state senator for two terms.
Learning in Witts Springs: Schools and Education
The schools in Witts Springs are part of the Searcy County School District. This district also runs Marshall High School.
For a while, Witts Springs had its own school district. But on July 1, 2003, the Witts Springs School District joined with the Marshall School District. The high school students from Witts Springs then started going to Marshall.
Later, on July 1, 2004, the Marshall district and the Leslie School District combined. This created the larger Searcy County School District. The Witts Springs School itself closed completely in 2004. This happened because there were not enough students attending the school.
Who Lives in Witts Springs? Understanding the Population
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| 2020 | 33 | — | |
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The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. The information helps us understand the population of an area.
What the 2020 Census Tells Us
In 2020, 33 people lived in Witts Springs, Arkansas. The census also looks at different groups of people.
- Most people in Witts Springs, about 75.76%, were White.
- About 12.12% of the people were of Mixed Race. This means their background includes more than one race.
- Also, about 12.12% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
This information helps us see the different groups that make up the community of Witts Springs.
