Higginson, Arkansas

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Higginson, Arkansas
White County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Higginson Highlighted 0532140.svg
Location of Higginson in White County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°11′49″N91°42′55″W / 35.19694°N 91.71528°W / 35.19694; -91.71528
Country United States
State Arkansas
County White
Area
[1]
  Total
1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
  Land1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
217 ft (66 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
705
  Estimate 
(2024)
905 Increase2.svg
  Density555.12/sq mi (214.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72068
Area code 501
FIPS code 05-32140
GNIS feature ID2405827 [2]

Higginson is a second-class city [3] [4] in White County, Arkansas, United States.

Contents

The population was 621 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Higginson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910 192
1920 23924.5%
1930 195−18.4%
1940 166−14.9%
1950 131−21.1%
1960 18339.7%
1970 34387.4%
1980 333−2.9%
1990 255−23.4%
2000 37848.2%
2010 62164.3%
2020 70513.5%
2024 (est.)90528.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 378 people, 145 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The population density was 493.6 inhabitants per square mile (190.6/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 215.5 per square mile (83.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 2.12% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 145 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,114, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,568. About 13.7% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

It is zoned to Searcy Public Schools, [8] which operates Searcy High School.

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Higginson, Arkansas
  3. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture , retrieved January 20, 2018
  4. Local.Arkansas.gov - Higginson , retrieved September 3, 2012
  5. Climate Summary for Higginson, Arkansas
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): White County, AR", U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2017.