Knobel (/ˈnoʊbəl/) is a city[3] in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 147 at the 2020 census.
Knobel, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
 Maple Street | |
 Location of Knobel in Clay County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 36°19′12″N 90°36′08″W / 36.32000°N 90.60222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 349.17/sq mi (134.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72435 |
| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-37240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404841[2] |
History
editKnobel was established in the 1870s as a stop along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. A post office with the name “Knobel” was operating in the town by 1874. In 1884, the railroad constructed a large hotel, Knobel House, and a town was platted shortly afterward. Knobel incorporated in 1896.[4] On January 21, 1999, a violent F4 tornado hit areas around the town.
Geography
editKnobel is located at 36°19′10″N 90°36′6″W / 36.31944°N 90.60167°W (36.319360, -90.601780).[5] The city lies southwest of Corning along Arkansas Highway 90.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), all land.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 410 | — | |
| 1910 | 362 | −11.7% | |
| 1920 | 390 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 486 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 375 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 11.2% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 375 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 503 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −37.0% | |
| 2000 | 358 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 287 | −19.8% | |
| 2020 | 147 | −48.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 358 people, 144 households, and 101 families residing in the town. The population density was329.1 people /km2 (852 people/sq mi). There were 156 housing units at an average density of 143.4 units /km2 (371 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% White, 0.56% Black or African American and 1.68% Native American. 2.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 144 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $32,000. Males had a median income of $21,705 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,624. About 20.0% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 36.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe Corning School District operates public schools. The Knobel School District consolidated into the Corning School District on July 1, 1985.[8]
References
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- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knobel, Arkansas
- ^ Local.Arkansas.gov - Knobel, retrieved September 3, 2012
- ^ Steven Teske, "Knobel (Clay County)," Encyclopedia of Arkansas, 2019.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.