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'''Oden''' is a town located in [[Montgomery County, Arkansas]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the town had a total population of 220.
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'''Oden''' is a town in [[Montgomery County, Arkansas|Montgomery County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 180,<ref name="Census 2020"/> down from 232 in 2010.
== Geography ==
Oden is located at 34&deg;37'13" North, 93&deg;46'49" West (34.620185, -93.780248)[[Geographic references|<sup>1</sup>]].


==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.3 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (0.9 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 2.2 km&sup2; (0.9 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.1 km&sup2; (0.04 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 2.30% water.
[[Arkansas Highway 88]] (Broadway Avenue) is the main road through the town, leading east {{convert|2.5|mi}} to [[Pencil Bluff, Arkansas|Pencil Bluff]] and west {{convert|28|mi}} to [[Mena, Arkansas|Mena]]. [[Mount Ida, Arkansas|Mount Ida]], the Montgomery [[county seat]], is {{convert|11|mi}} southeast of Oden via AR 88 and [[U.S. Route 270|US 270]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Oden has a total area of {{convert|0.84|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|0.02|sqmi|2}}, or 2.75%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> The [[Ouachita River]] flows past the south side of the town, outside the town limits.
== Demographics ==
As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 220 people, 79 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] is 99.9/km&sup2; (258.2/mi&sup2;). There are 93 housing units at an average density of 42.2/km&sup2; (109.1/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the town is 96.36% White, 0.00% [[African American]], 1.82% [[Native American]], 0.91% [[Asia|Asian]], 0.45% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.


==Demographics==
There are 79 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% are non-families. 16.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.14.
{{US Census population
|1940= 102
|1950= 133
|1960= 90
|1970= 141
|1980= 186
|1990= 126
|2000= 220
|2010= 232
|2020= 180
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 220 people, 79 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 99.9/km{{sup|2}} (258.2/mi<sup>2</sup>). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 42.2/km{{sup|2}} (109.1/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.5% from two or more races.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males.


There were 79 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,750, and the median income for a family is $36,563. Males have a median income of $21,944 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,610. 12.8% of the population and 7.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.1% are under the age of 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $21,944 versus $17,292 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,610. About 7.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.2% of those 65 or over.

== Education ==
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the [[Ouachita River School District]], which includes Ode Maddox Elementary School and [[Oden High School]]. The Ouachita River School District was established by the merger of the [[Oden School District]] and the [[Acorn School District]] July 1, 2004.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20150912013154/http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/Legal/ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls]." [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.</ref>

Some nearby [[unincorporated areas]] are zoned to:
* [[Mount Ida School District]], which leads to graduation from [[Mount Ida High School]].

==References==
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[[Category:Towns in Montgomery County, Arkansas]]
[[Category:Towns in Arkansas]]

Latest revision as of 22:59, 11 May 2024

Oden, Arkansas
Town
Location in Montgomery County, Arkansas
Location in Montgomery County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°37′25″N 93°47′26″W / 34.62361°N 93.79056°W / 34.62361; -93.79056[1]
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyMontgomery
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2)
 • Land0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
[1]
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
180
 • Density221.13/sq mi (85.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
71961, 71966
Area code870
FIPS code05-51290
GNIS feature ID2407035[1]

Oden is a town in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 180,[3] down from 232 in 2010.

Geography

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Arkansas Highway 88 (Broadway Avenue) is the main road through the town, leading east 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Pencil Bluff and west 28 miles (45 km) to Mena. Mount Ida, the Montgomery county seat, is 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Oden via AR 88 and US 270.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Oden has a total area of 0.84 square miles (2.2 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 2.75%, are water.[2] The Ouachita River flows past the south side of the town, outside the town limits.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940102—
195013330.4%
196090−32.3%
197014156.7%
198018631.9%
1990126−32.3%
200022074.6%
20102325.5%
2020180−22.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 220 people, 79 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The population density was 99.9/km2 (258.2/mi2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 42.2/km2 (109.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $21,944 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,610. About 7.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.2% of those 65 or over.

Education

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Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Ouachita River School District, which includes Ode Maddox Elementary School and Oden High School. The Ouachita River School District was established by the merger of the Oden School District and the Acorn School District July 1, 2004.[6]

Some nearby unincorporated areas are zoned to:

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oden, Arkansas
  2. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "P1. Race – Oden town, Arkansas: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
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