Greenland, Arkansas
Greenland, Arkansas | ||
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FIPS code 05-28660 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403742[2] | |
Website | www |
Greenland is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population is 1,213 as of the 2020 census. The community is located in the Boston Mountains, within the Ozark Mountains.
History
Early settlers found prosperity by growing fruit, including apples and a variety of berries, and raising chickens. The completion of the
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) is land and 0.37% is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, extremely humid summers and generally cool to very cold winters depending on elevation. According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 108 | — | |
1920 | 147 | 36.1% | |
1930 | 127 | −13.6% | |
1940 | 114 | −10.2% | |
1950 | 164 | 43.9% | |
1960 | 127 | −22.6% | |
1970 | 650 | 411.8% | |
1980 | 622 | −4.3% | |
1990 | 757 | 21.7% | |
2000 | 907 | 19.8% | |
2010 | 1,259 | 38.8% | |
2020 | 1,213 | −3.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
As of the
There were 335 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city, 61% were indicated to have received a high school diploma, 9% to have received a bachelor's degree, almost exclusively from U of A.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,643, and the median income for a family was $33,875. Males had a median income of $22,750 versus $13,750 for females, indicative of the large income disparity among males and females living in the region. The
Education
Greenland School District operates area public schools for Greenland.[7] This includes Greenland High School.
Infrastructure
Transit
As of 2023, there is no fixed route transit service in Greenland. Ozark Regional Transit operates demand-response service in the city.[8] The nearest intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville.[9]
Roadways
Located south of Fayetteville, the city is served by
Aviation
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenland, Arkansas
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Greenland, Arkansas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022. - 2010 map
- ^ "Demand Response". Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Arkansas Bus Stops". Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ General Highway Map, Washington County, Arkansas (PDF) (Map). 1:62500. Cartography by Planning and Research Division. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. December 13, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 25, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ "Scenic Byways". Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective July 29, 2010.