Arbyrd, Missouri

Arbyrd, Missouri
Town

Location of Arbyrd, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°WCoordinates: 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°W
Country United States
State Missouri
County Dunklin
Arbyrd 1919
Government
 • Mayor Lonnie Gibson
Area[1]
 • Total 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 249 ft (76 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 509
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 505
 • Density 509.0/sq mi (196.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 63821
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-01630[4]
GNIS feature ID 0713370[5]
Website arbyrdmo.com

Arbyrd is a small town in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 509 at the 2010 census. The town was officially incorporated in 1919. The name is a contraction of the founder's name, A. R. Byrd.[6]

Geography

Arbyrd is located at 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°W (36.050607, -90.238760).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land.[1]

Climate

Climate data for Arbyrd, Missouri
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23)		 80
(27)		 86
(30)		 94
(34)		 98
(37)		 105
(41)		 112
(44)		 109
(43)		 106
(41)		 97
(36)		 87
(31)		 78
(26)		 112
(44)
Average high °F (°C) 44
(7)		 50
(10)		 60
(16)		 71
(22)		 80
(27)		 89
(32)		 93
(34)		 91
(33)		 84
(29)		 74
(23)		 60
(16)		 48
(9)		 70.3
(21.5)
Average low °F (°C) 25
(−4)		 29
(−2)		 38
(3)		 47
(8)		 57
(14)		 65
(18)		 69
(21)		 67
(19)		 59
(15)		 47
(8)		 38
(3)		 29
(−2)		 47.5
(8.4)
Record low °F (°C) −12
(−24)		 −4
(−20)		 0
(−18)		 24
(−4)		 34
(1)		 43
(6)		 50
(10)		 46
(8)		 34
(1)		 24
(−4)		 12
(−11)		 −6
(−21)		 22
(−6)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.37
(85.6)		 3.84
(97.5)		 4.85
(123.2)		 4.92
(125)		 5.59
(142)		 4.03
(102.4)		 3.63
(92.2)		 2.66
(67.6)		 3.29
(83.6)		 3.93
(99.8)		 4.95
(125.7)		 4.55
(115.6)		 49.61
(1,260.1)
Source: [8]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 509 people, 198 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.0 inhabitants per square mile (196.5/km2). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 228.0 per square mile (88.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.30% White, 0.20% Native American, 4.72% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% of the population.

There were 198 households of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 528 people, 230 households, and 143 families residing in the town. The population density was 528.8 people per square mile (203.9/km²). There were 257 housing units at an average density of 257.4 per square mile (99.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 230 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,438, and the median income for a family was $28,929. Males had a median income of $24,432 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,504. About 14.3% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 28.7% of those age 65 or over.

Local legends and phenomena

According to local legend there is a ghostlight (or "spooklight") near Arbyrd. This "Light" is known variously as the "Arbyrd Light" or as the "Senath Light." The alleged location actually lies between three towns (Arbyrd, Senath and Hornersville) on an old gravel road near the community known as Hollywood.

Culture/notable people

The Missouri Bootheel was the home of two members of The Kentucky Headhunters,[9] Doug and Ricky Phelps. They grew up in Cardwell and Arbyrd and obtained their education from the Southland C-9 school district. Doug and Ricky were both members of the Headhunters who then left to form their own band called - Brother Phelps. Once Ricky decided to take his music into a more gospel arena, Doug rejoined the Kentucky Headhunters as the lead singer. Doug and Ricky came back (as Brother Phelps) to the Missouri Bootheel. They performed at the Cotton Pickin Festival in Arbyrd, a place where they spent lots of time while growing up.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Temple, Robert D. Edge Effects: The Border-Name Places, (2nd edition, 2009), iUniverse, ISBN 978-0-595-47758-6, page 323.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ "weather.com". Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  9. ↑ http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20115340,00.html