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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| official_name | | official_name = Springtown, Arkansas | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[Town]] | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Springtown_City_Hall.jpg | ||
| imagesize | | imagesize = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = City Hall | ||
| image_seal | | image_seal = | ||
| image_map | | image_map = File:Benton County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Springtown Highlighted 0566200.svg | ||
| mapsize | | mapsize = 250px | ||
| map_caption | | map_caption = Location of Springtown in Benton County, Arkansas. | ||
| image_map1 | | image_map1 = | ||
| mapsize1 | | mapsize1 = | ||
| map_caption1 | | map_caption1 = | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Arkansas|County]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{USA}} | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Arkansas}} | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton]] | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| leader_title | | leader_title = | ||
| leader_name | | leader_name = | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| area_magnitude | | area_magnitude = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 1.40 | ||
| area_total_sq_mi | | area_total_sq_mi = 0.54 | ||
| area_land_km2 | | area_land_km2 = 1.40 | ||
| area_land_sq_mi | | area_land_sq_mi = 0.54 | ||
| area_water_km2 | | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | ||
| area_water_sq_mi | | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | ||
| elevation_ft | | elevation_ft = 1207 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 83 | ||
| population_metro | | population_metro = | ||
| population_density_km2 = 59.22 | | population_density_km2 = 59.22 | ||
| population_density_sq_mi = 153.42 | | population_density_sq_mi = 153.42 | ||
| timezone | | timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]] | ||
| utc_offset | | utc_offset = -6 | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|36|15|39|N|94|25|21|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | ||
| timezone_DST | | timezone_DST = CDT | ||
| utc_offset_DST | | utc_offset_DST = -5 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 72734 | ||
| area_code | | area_code = [[Area code 479|479]] | ||
| blank_name | | blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] | ||
| blank_info | | blank_info = 05-66200 | ||
| blank1_name | | blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID | ||
| blank1_info | | blank1_info = 2407390<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2407390}}</ref> | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| pop_est_as_of | | pop_est_as_of = 2025 | ||
| pop_est_footnotes | | pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2026/vintage-2025-city-town-pop-estimates.html|title=Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 14, 2026}}</ref> | ||
| population_est | | population_est = 93 {{gain}} | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Imperial | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Springtown''' is a town in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 83, according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0566200| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180016/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0566200| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Springtown town, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref> It is part of the [[Northwest Arkansas]] region. | '''Springtown''' is a town in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 83, according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0566200| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180016/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0566200| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Springtown town, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref> It is part of the [[Northwest Arkansas]] region. | ||
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| 2010 = 87 | | 2010 = 87 | ||
| 2020 = 83 | | 2020 = 83 | ||
| estyear = | | estyear = 2025 | ||
| estimate = | | estimate = 93 | ||
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| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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The median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,497. There were 13.0% of families and 10.2% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. | The median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,497. There were 13.0% of families and 10.2% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. | ||
== Education == | ==Education== | ||
Public education for elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the [[Gentry School District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05007_benton/DC20SD_C05007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref> which leads to graduation from [[Gentry High School (Arkansas)|Gentry High School]]. | Public education for elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the [[Gentry School District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05007_benton/DC20SD_C05007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref> which leads to graduation from [[Gentry High School (Arkansas)|Gentry High School]]. | ||
== Parks and recreation == | ==Parks and recreation== | ||
Conservation-minded landowners, Mr. John Wasson and his family, donated 67 acres of habitat along Flint Creek in Springtown, Arkansas beginning in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FLINT CREEK HEADWATERS PRESERVE |url=https://www.nwalandtrust.org/flint-creek-headwaters-preserve |access-date=April 14, 2023 |website=NWA Land Trust |language=en}}</ref> The parking area for Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve is on Peach Blossom Lane, just south of the intersection of HWY 12 and Springtown Cutoff Rd. There is currently a .5-mile trail beginning at the parking area. This trail goes west to Flint Creek and then heads north, going under the HWY 12 bridge and meandering next to the creek through riparian forest. Another .14-mile trail spurs from Wasson Trail just down the path from the parking area. This trail is on an old railroad bed and offers nice views overlooking Flint Creek. All trails are easy hiking, except for a short scramble through rocks under the bridge. | Conservation-minded landowners, Mr. John Wasson and his family, donated 67 acres of habitat along Flint Creek in Springtown, Arkansas beginning in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FLINT CREEK HEADWATERS PRESERVE |url=https://www.nwalandtrust.org/flint-creek-headwaters-preserve |access-date=April 14, 2023 |website=NWA Land Trust |language=en}}</ref> The parking area for Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve is on Peach Blossom Lane, just south of the intersection of HWY 12 and Springtown Cutoff Rd. There is currently a .5-mile trail beginning at the parking area. This trail goes west to Flint Creek and then heads north, going under the HWY 12 bridge and meandering next to the creek through riparian forest. Another .14-mile trail spurs from Wasson Trail just down the path from the parking area. This trail is on an old railroad bed and offers nice views overlooking Flint Creek. All trails are easy hiking, except for a short scramble through rocks under the bridge. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 14 May 2026
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History
The first settlement at Springtown was made in the 1840s [2] and the town was platted in 1871.[2] A post office called Springtown was established in the same year, which remained in operation until 1998.[3] The community was named after a spring found near the original town site.[2]
Geography
Springtown is located in southwest Benton County at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (36.260908, -94.422370),[4] between Highfill and Gentry.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[1]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1880 | 95 | — | |
| 1940 | 104 | — | |
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| 1960 | 82 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 114 | — | |
| 2010 | 87 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 83 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 93 | Increase | Script error: No such module "String".% |
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As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 114 people, 41 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 81.5/km2 (212.6/mi2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 33.6/km2 (87.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.09% White, 6.14% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 3.51% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. 8.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 41 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,497. There were 13.0% of families and 10.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the Gentry School District,[7] which leads to graduation from Gentry High School.
Parks and recreation
Conservation-minded landowners, Mr. John Wasson and his family, donated 67 acres of habitat along Flint Creek in Springtown, Arkansas beginning in 2016.[8] The parking area for Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve is on Peach Blossom Lane, just south of the intersection of HWY 12 and Springtown Cutoff Rd. There is currently a .5-mile trail beginning at the parking area. This trail goes west to Flint Creek and then heads north, going under the HWY 12 bridge and meandering next to the creek through riparian forest. Another .14-mile trail spurs from Wasson Trail just down the path from the parking area. This trail is on an old railroad bed and offers nice views overlooking Flint Creek. All trails are easy hiking, except for a short scramble through rocks under the bridge.
References
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