Banks, Arkansas

Banks is a town in Bradley County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 124.[3]

Banks, Arkansas
Town
Location of Banks in Bradley County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°34′36″N 92°16′5″W
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Bradley
Area [1]
• Total	0.38 sq mi (0.97 km^2)
• Land	0.38 sq mi (0.97 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	124
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	116
• Density	308.51/sq mi (119.18/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	71631
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-03430
GNIS feature ID	0046076

Geography

Banks is located in northwest Bradley County at 33°34′36″N 92°16′5″W (33.576764, -92.268129).[4] U.S. Route 278 passes through the center of the town, leading east 13 miles (21 km) to Warren, the county seat, and west 13 miles (21 km) to Hampton, the county seat of Calhoun County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Banks has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	244		—
1920	347		42.2%
1930	199		−42.7%
1940	248		24.6%
1950	240		−3.2%
1960	233		−2.9%
1970	189		−18.9%
1980	216		14.3%
1990	88		−59.3%
2000	120		36.4%
2010	124		3.3%
2019 (est.)	116	[2]	−6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 120 people, 50 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 118.8/km² (311.5/mi²). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 62.4/km² (163.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 72.50% White, 20.00% Black or African American, 4.17% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. 5.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 50 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,958, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,416. There were 22.2% of families and 20.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.3% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.

Education

Students in Banks attend Warren School District.[7] Some residents of the surrounding area are zoned to Hermitage School District.

Banks School District consolidated into Warren School District on July 1, 1985.[8]

Buck Fever

Buck Fever is Banks' festival that takes place every year on the opening weekend of modern gun deer hunting season. There is a parade, food and craft vendors, entertainment and more.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Banks town, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
7. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Bradley County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 15, 2017.
8. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.