Horatio, Arkansas

Horatio is a city in Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,044 at the 2010 census.

Horatio, Arkansas
Location of Horatio in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°56′21″N 94°21′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountySevier
Area
  Total1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2)
  Land1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
404 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,044
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,030
  Density577.35/sq mi (222.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71842
Area code(s)870
FIPS code05-33310
GNIS feature ID0077224

History

Horatio was founded in 1895. For several years until at least 1905, Horatio was a sundown town, where African Americans were not allowed to live.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1900625
1910605−3.2%
19201,03871.6%
19301,028−1.0%
1940809−21.3%
1950776−4.1%
1960722−7.0%
197085218.0%
198098916.1%
1990793−19.8%
200099725.7%
20101,0444.7%
2019 (est.)1,030[2]−1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 997 people, 377 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was 546.0 people per square mile (210.4/km2). There were 423 housing units at an average density of 231.6/sq mi (89.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.95% White, 2.71% Black or African American, 1.81% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 8.53% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 14.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 377 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,419, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $26,339 versus $15,547 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,738. About 12.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public education is provided to elementary and secondary students by the Horatio School District leading to graduation at Horatio High School (grades 7–12) after matriculating Horatio Elementary School (grades prekindergarten through sixth). As of 2019 this is all under superintendent Dr. Lee Smith.

Notable people

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Mexican Laborers Warned to Leave". Arkansas Gazette. Little Rock, Arkansas. April 12, 1905. p. 1 via Newspapers.com. For several years no negroes have been allowed to live at Horatio or vicinity.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "DeAnn Vaught". arkansashouse.org. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
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