Eudora, Arkansas facts for kids
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Eudora, Arkansas
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Eudora - Catfish Capital of Arkansas
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Location of Eudora in Chicot County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
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| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 558.68/sq mi (215.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71640
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-22180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0057731 |
Eudora is a city in Chicot County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2010 census, down from 2,819 in 2000.
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Geography
Eudora is located in southern Chicot County at 33°6′53″N 91°15′46″W / 33.11472°N 91.26278°W (33.114608, -91.262653). U.S. Route 65 passes through the city, leading north 17 miles (27 km) to Lake Village, the Chicot County seat, northeast (via U.S. Route 82) 29 miles (47 km) to Greenville, Mississippi, and south 24 miles (39 km) to Lake Providence, Louisiana. Grand Lake, a former channel of the Mississippi River, is 4 miles (6 km) to the southeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Eudora has a total area of 3.1 square miles (7.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 606 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,197 | 97.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,020 | 68.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,808 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,072 | 69.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,598 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,687 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,840 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,155 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,819 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,269 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,728 | −23.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 100 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,560 | 90.28% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 35 | 2.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 1.56% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,728 people, 886 households, and 587 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,269 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% Black, 9.1% White, 0.4% Native American, <0.1% Asian and 0.2% from two or more races. 1.0% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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, Eudora has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Culture
In 1970 Tony Joe White released a song on his self-titled album entitled "They Caught the Devil and Put Him in Jail in Eudora, Arkansas."
Education
The Lakeside School District operates public schools. On February 13, 2006, the Eudora School District consolidated into the Lakeside district.
Notable people
- Charley Barnes - NFL end, born in Eudora
- Frank Burgess - U.S. Federal Judge, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, born in Eudora
- Camille Keaton - actress
- Cliff Powell Jr. - University of Arkansas LB, First Team All-American, Razorbacks 1960s All-Decade Team, Razorbacks All-Century Team, University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, Arkansas Hall of Fame, Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Eudora (Arkansas) para niños
