Lepanto, Arkansas
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Lepanto, Arkansas | |
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| Location of Lepanto in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Location of Lepanto in Poinsett County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 35°36′58″N 90°19′35″W / 35.61611°N 90.32639°WCoordinates: 35°36′58″N 90°19′35″W / 35.61611°N 90.32639°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Template:Country data Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,732 |
| • Estimate (2025)[3] | 1,643 Template:Loss |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72354 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-39370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404913[2] |
Lepanto is a city in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lepanto had a population of 1,732.[4] It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named for the Greek seaport of Lepanto, the site of a great sea battle in 1571.
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Lepanto had a population of 1,732.[5] The median age was 38.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.4 males age 18 and over.[6]
As of the 2020 census, there were 717 households and 533 families residing in the city.[6] Of all households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.9% were married-couple households, 20.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 809 housing units, of which 11.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.8%.[6]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,323 | 76.39% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 233 | 13.45% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 82 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 5.2% |
2010 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2010 census Lepanto had a population of 1,893. The ethnic and racial makeup of the population was 79.3% non-Hispanic white, 14.8% African-American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1 Asian, 1.7% reporting two or more races, including 1.2% reporting being white and African-American, and 4.3% Hispanic.[9]
2000 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 2,133 people, 851 households, and 595 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,459.4 inhabitants per square mile (563.5/km2). There were 891 housing units at an average density of 609.6 per square mile (235.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.37% White, 15.56% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 2.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 851 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,599, and the median income for a family was $30,074. Males had a median income of $26,977 versus $18,565 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,550. About 20.5% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.1% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit | edit source]Lepanto is the home of the East Poinsett County School District that provides elementary and secondary education from prekindergarten through grade 12, with students graduating from East Poinsett County High School.
The Lepanto School District consolidated into the East Poinsett district on July 1, 1986.[11]
In popular culture
[edit | edit source]Lepanto was a site for the filming of the TV movie adaptation of John Grisham's book A Painted House.[12]
Notable people
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- James R. Hendrix (1925–2002), Medal of Honor recipient for actions in the Battle of the Bulge during 1944.
- Buddy Jewell (born 1961), American country music singer
- Malik Monk (born 1998), National Basketball Association (NBA) shooting guard
- Marcus Monk (born 1986), National Football League (NFL) wide receiver
See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ↑ 2010 census report ojn Lepanto
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Filming Locations". IMDB. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
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