Grannis is a city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States.[2] The population was 554 at the 2010 census.

Grannis, Arkansas
City Hall
City Hall
Location of Grannis in Polk County, Arkansas.
Location of Grannis in Polk County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°14′20″N 94°19′42″W / 34.23889°N 94.32833°W / 34.23889; -94.32833
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Area
 • Total7.98 sq mi (20.66 km2)
 • Land7.93 sq mi (20.54 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total496
 • Density62.55/sq mi (24.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71944
Area code870
FIPS code05-27970
GNIS feature ID2403726[2]

Near Grannis is the Boggs Springs Youth Encampment of the American Baptist Association, a retreat of Missionary Baptist churches.

Geography

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Grannis is located at 34°14′20″N 94°19′42″W / 34.23889°N 94.32833°W / 34.23889; -94.32833 (34.238884, -94.328404).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22 km2), all land.

Demographics

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2020 census

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Grannis racial composition[4]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 292 58.87%
Native American 8 1.61%
Other/Mixed 28 5.65%
Hispanic or Latino 168 33.87%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 496 people, 259 households, and 184 families residing in the city.

2000 census

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1940225
1950193−14.2%
1960185−4.1%
1970177−4.3%
198034997.2%
199050745.3%
200057513.4%
2010554−3.7%
2020496−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 575 people, 210 households, and 164 families residing in the city. The population density was 66.6 inhabitants per square mile (25.7/km2). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 29.4 per square mile (11.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.78% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 4.35% Native American, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 14.09% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. 16.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 210 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,083, and the median income for a family was $30,893. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,642. About 15.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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It is in the Cossatot River School District.

Grannis, in the 1950s, was assigned to Gillham(?) schools in Sevier County.[7] At a later point it was in the Wickes School District,[8] which consolidated into the Cossatot River district on July 1, 2010.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grannis, Arkansas
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "Arkansas Department of Education school district maps, 1952-1954 Polk County, 1952-1954". Arkansas Digital Archives. Arkansas State Archives. (Download) - which notes that Grannis was assigned to Sevier schools, and
    "Arkansas Department of Education school district maps, 1952-1954 Sevier County, 1952-1954". Arkansas Digital Archives. Arkansas State Archives. (Download)
  8. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Polk County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.