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|official_name = Oden, Arkansas
|official_name = Oden, Arkansas
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|map_caption = Location in Montgomery County, Arkansas
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|elevation_ft = 761
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|area_code = [[Area code 870|870]] Exchange: 326
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'''Oden''' is a town in [[Montgomery County, Arkansas|Montgomery County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], its population was 232.
'''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==
==Geography==
[[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]].
Oden is located at {{Coord|34|37|08|N|93|46|37|W|type:city}} (34.6189884, -93.7768637).<ref name=gnis/><ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 2.3&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} (0.9&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>), of which 2.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} (0.9&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>) is land and 0.1&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} (0.04&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>) (2.30%) is water.
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==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 220
|2000= 220
|2010= 232
|2010= 232
|2020= 180
|estyear=2019
|estimate=215
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|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>
|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>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |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 96.36% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.82% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.91% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.45% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.45% from two or more races.
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.


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.
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.
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== Education ==
== Education ==
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the [[Ouachita River School District]], which includes Oden Maddox Elementary School and [[Oden High School]]. The Ouachita River district was established by the merger of the [[Oden School District]] and the [[Acorn School District]] on 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>
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:
Some nearby [[unincorporated areas]] are zoned to:
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==References==
==References==
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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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