Country United States County Mississippi FIPS code 05-42170 Elevation 75 m Zip code 72358 Population 1,129 (2013) | State Arkansas Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) GNIS feature ID 0058107 Area 230 ha Local time Wednesday 4:49 AM Area code 870 | |
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Luxora is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,178 at the 2010 census.
Contents
- How to say or pronounce usa cities luxora arkansas
- Map of Luxora AR 72358 USA
- Geography
- Demographics
- Education
- References
Map of Luxora, AR 72358, USA
Geography
Luxora is located at 35°45′25″N 89°55′47″W (35.756954, -89.929616).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,178 people residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 60.8% Black, 33.1% White, 0.5% Native American and 1.0% from two or more races. 4.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
At the 2000 census, there were 1,317 people, 477 households and 352 families residing in the town. The population density was 584.5/km² (1,514.5/mi²). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 238.3/km² (617.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 40.93% White, 56.04% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.97% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 2.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 477 households of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.29.
Age distribution was 34.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.
The median household income was $20,304, and the median family income was $23,906. Males had a median income of $22,375 versus $18,698 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,060. About 30.7% of families and 32.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.7% of those under age 18 and 30.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Southern Mississippi County School District, which includes the Southern Mississippi County Elementary School at Luxora (prekindergarten through grade 4). Students graduate from Rivercrest High School located in Wilson.