Ola, Arkansas facts for kids
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Ola, Arkansas
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Looking east down Highway 10 in Ola
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Location of Ola in Yell County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 549.09/sq mi (211.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72853
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-51560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404426 |
Ola is a city in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,281 at the 2010 census. It is roughly 15 miles south of the Russellville Metropolitan area.
As of 2004[update] it serves as a commercial center in Yell County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (6.53%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ola has a humid subtropical climate, classified "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 516 | — | |
| 1920 | 655 | 26.9% | |
| 1930 | 648 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 839 | 29.5% | |
| 1950 | 880 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 805 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,029 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,121 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,090 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,204 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,281 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 934 | −27.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 664 | 71.09% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 7 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.64% |
| Other/Mixed | 36 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 | 23.13% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 934 people, 481 households, and 278 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education is administered by the Two Rivers School District, which supports :
- Two Rivers High School—Serves students in grades 7–12.
- Two Rivers Elementary School—Serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
It was previously in the Ola School District until July 1, 2004, when it merged into the Two Rivers School District. The merged district formerly operated Ola Elementary School and Ola High School. Ola Elementary School had four buildings; the main building and gymnasium were made of natural rock and opened in 1941. Circa 2001 it had 320 students.
In 2010 Ola High closed as Two Rivers High opened. In 2012 Ola Elementary closed as Two Rivers Elementary opened.
Notable person
- Babe Ellison, Major League Baseball player, member of Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Ola (Arkansas) para niños
