Trumann, Arkansas
| Trumann, Arkansas | |
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| Coordinates: 35°40′35″N 90°31′9″W / 35.67639°N 90.51917°WCoordinates: 35°40′35″N 90°31′9″W / 35.67639°N 90.51917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,243 |
| • Density | 1,435.2/sq mi (555.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72472 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-70010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078590 |
Trumann is a city in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 6,775 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Trumann is located at 35°40′35″N 90°31′9″W / 35.67639°N 90.51917°W (35.676313, -90.519183).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 7,243 people, 2,616 households, and 1,890 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,439.7 people per square mile (555.3/km²). There were 2,998 housing units at an average density of 626.5 per square mile (241.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.30% White, 4.04% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,734 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% 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 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,533, and the median income for a family was $32,297. Males had a median income of $26,196 versus $18,828 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,419. About 17.4% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.
Business and economy
The agriculture and service industries make up a large share of employment in Trumann.
In 1980, the Baldwin Piano Company opened a piano manufacturing facility in Trumann. As Gibson Guitar Corporation acquired the plant in 2001, and by 2006 Gibson laid off workers as they moved piano production to China. It is now completely vacant.[3]
Education
Public education of elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Trumann School District, which leads to graduation from Trumann High School. Some portions of Trumann are supported by East Poinsett County School District and Harrisburg School District.
Notable residents
- Carl Edward Bailey, governor of Arkansas from 1937 to 1941, lived for a time in Trumann.
- Elbert Shelley – all-star special teams player for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.
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- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ KAIT8, Trumann Piano Plant Lays off Workers While Undergoing Restructuring,
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