Plainview, Arkansas

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Plainview, Arkansas
City
Location of Plainview in Yell County, Arkansas.
Location of Plainview in Yell County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°59′22″N 93°17′52″W / 34.98944°N 93.29778°W / 34.98944; -93.29778Coordinates: 34°59′22″N 93°17′52″W / 34.98944°N 93.29778°W / 34.98944; -93.29778
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyYell
Area
[2]
 • Total1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2)
 • Land1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total608
 • Estimate 
(2019)[1]
579
 • Density397.39/sq mi (153.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72857
Area code(s)479
FIPS code05-55970
GNIS feature ID0078027

Plainview is a city in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 608 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

Plainview is located at

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34°59′22″N 93°17′52″W / 34.98944°N 93.29778°W / 34.98944; -93.29778 (34.989554, -93.297826).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910853—
192099016.1%
1930654−33.9%
19407047.6%
1950637−9.5%
1960548−14.0%
197067723.5%
198075211.1%
1990685−8.9%
200075510.2%
2010608−19.5%
2019 (est.)579[1]−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 755 people, 287 households, and 212 families residing in the city. The population density was 522.7 people per square mile (202.4/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 240.3/sq mi (93.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.85% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 6.36% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. 6.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 287 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,583, and the median income for a family was $30,500. Males had a median income of $19,444 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,247. About 7.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

Public education is administered by the Two Rivers School District, which supports:

  • Two Rivers High School—Serves students in grades 7–12.
  • Two Rivers Elementary School—Serves students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

It was previously in the Plainview-Rover School District until July 1, 2004, when it merged into the Two Rivers School District.[6] The merged district formerly operated Plainview-Rover Elementary School (later Plainview Elementary School) and Plainview-Rover High School.[7] In 2010 Plainview-Rover High closed as Two Rivers High opened.[8] In 2012 Plainview Elementary closed as Two Rivers Elementary opened.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 21, 2017.
  7. ^ "District Information." Two Rivers School District. January 1, 2011. Retrieved on October 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Zilk, Caroline (February 7, 2010). "Two become one: Two Rivers High School still set To open in fall". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  9. ^ "State Required Information." Plainview-Rover School District. April 14, 2013. Retrieved on October 24, 2017. See the "ACSIP Plans " section, note the years
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