Keo, Arkansas
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History
Keo had its start as a shipping station when the railroad was extended to that point.[3]
Geography
Keo is located in southwestern Lonoke County. U.S. Route 165 passes through the town, leading northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to North Little Rock and southeast Script error: No such module "convert". to England. Arkansas Highway 15 leads north from Keo Script error: No such module "convert". to Furlow and southeast with US 165 to England. Arkansas Highway 232 leads west from the center of Keo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.70%, are water.[2]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1910 | 175 | — | |
| 1920 | 325 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 267 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 253 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 200 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 237 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 226 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 208 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 154 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 235 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 256 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 207 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 202 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 235 people, 96 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 108 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 19.87% White, 80.33% Black or African American, 0.43% from other races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 96 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $24,028 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,159. About 10.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.
Commerce and industry
Keo is known as one of Arkansas' largest pecan producers with a rich history in farming of cotton and rice. As in much of the surrounding region, agriculture is the driving economic force in the area around Keo, primarily in the cultivation of cotton, rice, soybean, and fish farms.
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, Keo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
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Education
Keo is in the England School District,[7] which includes England High School.
References
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External links
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