Bryant, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bryant, Arkansas
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| Motto(s):
Geographical center of ARKANSAS"
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Location of Bryant in Saline County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.58 sq mi (53.31 km2) |
| • Land | 20.49 sq mi (53.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,663 |
| • Density | 1,008.25/sq mi (389.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
72022, 72089
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-09460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403945 |
Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city was 16,688. It is part of the Central Arkansas region.
History
European settlers established themselves along Hurricane Creek in the early 19th century. A skirmish in the area occurred during the American Civil War. Rail service in the 1870s brought development. The town was hard hit by economic struggles in the early 20th century and through the Great Depression. World War II era saw development as demand for the area's bauxite grew.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (24 km2), of which 9.1 square miles (24 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.33%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 113 | — | |
| 1910 | 91 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 132 | 45.1% | |
| 1930 | 162 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 173 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 123.7% | |
| 1960 | 737 | 90.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,199 | 62.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,682 | 123.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,269 | 96.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,764 | 85.3% | |
| 2010 | 16,688 | 70.9% | |
| 2020 | 20,663 | 23.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,512 | 70.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,177 | 15.38% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 473 | 2.29% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,037 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,376 | 6.66% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,663 people, 8,203 households, and 5,260 families residing in the city.
Water supply
Bryant purchases treated surface water from Lake Maumelle and Lake Winona from Central Arkansas Water.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Bryant School District, with students graduating from Bryant High School.
Notable people
- Karen Aston - women's basketball head coach, University of Texas
- Sean Michel - Musician
- Travis Wood - Major League Baseball pitcher
See also
In Spanish: Bryant (Arkansas) para niños
