Lexa, Arkansas

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Lexa, Arkansas
Phillips County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lexa Highlighted 0539670.svg
Location of Lexa in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°35′51″N90°45′02″W / 34.59750°N 90.75056°W / 34.59750; -90.75056
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Phillips
Area
[1]
  Total0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
  Land0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total207
  Density504.88/sq mi (194.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72355
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-39670
GNIS feature ID2406012 [2]

Lexa is a town [3] in northern Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 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, Lexa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990 295
2000 33112.2%
2010 286−13.6%
2020 207−27.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 331 people, 132 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 879.8 inhabitants per square mile (339.7/km2). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 369.5 per square mile (142.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.90% White, 26.28% Black or African American, 0.60% Native American, and 1.21% from two or more races.

There were 132 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $31,339. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,168. About 13.3% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 31.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Barton–Lexa School District provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education to more than 800 students in prekindergarten through grade 12 at is two schools. Students complete their studies at Barton High School.

Notable people

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lexa, Arkansas
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  4. Climate Summary for Lexa, Arkansas
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