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Arbyrd, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°W / 36.05056; -90.23889
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Arbyrd, Missouri
Town
Welcome sign along Route 108
Welcome sign along Route 108
Location of Arbyrd, Missouri
Location of Arbyrd, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°W / 36.05056; -90.23889
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyDunklin
Arbyrd1919
Government
 • MayorJeff Wilson
Area
[1]
 • Total1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total509
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
462
 • Density460.16/sq mi (177.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63821
Area code573
FIPS code29-01630[4]
GNIS feature ID0713370[5]
Websitearbyrdmissouri.com

Arbyrd is a small town in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 509 at the 2010 census. The town was officially incorporated in 1919.

History

A post office called Arbyrd has been in operation since 1911.[6] The town's name is a contraction of A. R. Byrd, a land and cattle speculator from the St. Louis area who lived near San Antonio, Texas, at the time he purchased just over 4000 acres of mostly hardwood timber land just to the north of where the town was originally platted.[7]

Geography

Arbyrd is located at 36°3′2″N 90°14′20″W / 36.05056°N 90.23889°W / 36.05056; -90.23889 (36.050607, -90.238760).[8] The city is concentrated along Missouri Route 108, with its municipal boundaries stretching southward to the road's junction with Missouri Route 164. U.S. Route 412 passes just to the west. Cardwell lies along Route 164 to the west, and Hornersville lies along Route 164 to the east. Senath lies to the northeast along US 412. The Missouri-Arkansas state line lies a few miles to the south along Route 108 (the road becomes Arkansas Highway 77 at the border).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.[9]

Climate

Climate data for Arbyrd, Missouri
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23) 		80
(27) 		86
(30) 		94
(34) 		98
(37) 		105
(41) 		112
(44) 		109
(43) 		106
(41) 		97
(36) 		87
(31) 		78
(26) 		112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 44
(7) 		50
(10) 		60
(16) 		71
(22) 		80
(27) 		89
(32) 		93
(34) 		91
(33) 		84
(29) 		74
(23) 		60
(16) 		48
(9) 		70
(22)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 25
(−4) 		29
(−2) 		38
(3) 		47
(8) 		57
(14) 		65
(18) 		69
(21) 		67
(19) 		59
(15) 		47
(8) 		38
(3) 		29
(−2) 		48
(8)
Record low °F (°C) −12
(−24) 		−4
(−20) 		0
(−18) 		24
(−4) 		34
(1) 		43
(6) 		50
(10) 		46
(8) 		34
(1) 		24
(−4) 		12
(−11) 		−6
(−21) 		22
(−6)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.37
(86) 		3.84
(98) 		4.85
(123) 		4.92
(125) 		5.59
(142) 		4.03
(102) 		3.63
(92) 		2.66
(68) 		3.29
(84) 		3.93
(100) 		4.95
(126) 		4.55
(116) 		49.61
(1,260)
Source: [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930253—
194048993.3%
195067938.9%
1960667−1.8%
1970575−13.8%
198070422.4%
1990597−15.2%
2000528−11.6%
2010509−3.6%
2019 (est.)462[3]−9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 528 people, 230 households, and 143 families residing in the town. The population density was 528.8 people per square mile (203.9/km2). There were 257 housing units at an average density of 257.4 per square mile (99.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,438, and the median income for a family was $28,929. Males had a median income of $24,432 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,504. About 14.3% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 28.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 509 people, 198 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.0 inhabitants per square mile (196.5/km2). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 228.0 per square mile (88.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.30% White, 0.20% Native American, 4.72% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% of the population.

There were 198 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Arts and culture

According to local legend [1] there is a ghostlight (or "spooklight") near Arbyrd. This "Light" is known variously as the "Arbyrd Light" or as the "Senath Light." The alleged location actually lies between three towns (Arbyrd, Senath and Hornersville) on an old gravel road near the community known as Hollywood. Some think it may be a gas anomaly from old dumpsites. A local farmer cut down trees surrounding one of the locations of the light in 2009. But, according to locals, there are two sites where the light was mostly seen. These sites are fairly close together. The second site, where the trees were not cut, is located out on a gravel road near the LuLu cemetery.

The Missouri Bootheel was the home of two members of The Kentucky Headhunters,[12] Doug and Ricky Phelps. They grew up in Cardwell and Arbyrd and obtained their education from the Southland C-9 school district. Doug and Ricky were both members of the Headhunters who then left to form their own band called - Brother Phelps. Once Ricky decided to take his music into a more gospel arena, Doug rejoined the Kentucky Headhunters as the lead singer. Doug and Ricky came back (as Brother Phelps) to the Missouri Bootheel. They performed at the Cotton Pickin Festival in Arbyrd, a place where they spent much time while growing up.

Education

Arbyrd has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.[13]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. ^ "weather.com". Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20115340,00.html
  13. ^ "Locations". Dunklin County Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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