Editing Glenwood, Arkansas

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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name            = Glenwood, Arkansas
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|image_caption            = Broadway Street at 2nd Street in Glenwood, November 2011
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|map_caption              = Location in Montgomery County and Pike County, Arkansas
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|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Arkansas|Counties]]
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_name1        = [[Arkansas]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Pike County, Arkansas|Pike]], [[Montgomery County, Arkansas|Montgomery]]
|government_type          = 
|leader_title             = Mayor
|leader_name              = William C. Plyler
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|unit_pref                = Imperial
|area_footnotes           = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021">{{cite web |title=2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Arkansas |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2021_Gazetteer/2021_gaz_place_05.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=June 23, 2022 |archive-date=July 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719222859/https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2021_Gazetteer/2021_gaz_place_05.txt |url-status=live }}</ref>
|area_total_km2           = 23.52
|area_total_sq_mi         = 9.08
|area_land_km2            = 23.08
|area_land_sq_mi          = 8.91
|area_water_km2           = 0.44
|area_water_sq_mi         = 0.17
|elevation_footnotes      = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft             = 604
|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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|population_total         = 2068
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|population_density_km2   = 89.62
|population_density_sq_mi = 232.12
|timezone                 = Central 
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|timezone_DST             = Central
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP Code]]
|postal_code              = 71943
|area_code                = 870
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 05-27310
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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'''Glenwood''' is a city in [[Pike County, Arkansas|Pike]] and [[Montgomery County, Arkansas|Montgomery]] counties in [[Arkansas]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 2,068.<ref name="Census 2020"/> The community is located along the [[Caddo River]] in the [[Ouachita Mountains]].

Glenwood was formed as a [[boomtown]] following the development of the [[Gurdon and Fort Smith Railroad]] and timber interests in the area. After the establishment of a lumber mill, the community received a post office and incorporated in April 1909.<ref name="eoa" >{{Cite encyclopedia |last= Stewart |first= Charles W. |title= Glenwood (Pike County) |url= https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/glenwood-pike-county-953/ |encyclopedia= [[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture]] |publisher= [[Butler Center for Arkansas Studies]] at the [[Central Arkansas Library System]] |date= June 4, 2022 |access-date= June 23, 2022 |archive-date= July 1, 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220701232631/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/Glenwood-Pike-County-953/ |url-status= live }}</ref> Although the community saw its major employer leave during the [[Great Depression]], the city has again seen rapid growth in recent decades. The city also sees significant tourism related to its scenic position in the Ouachitas and among several recreational lakes.

==Geography==
Glenwood is located in the northeast corner of Pike County. Four small portions of the city extend north into Montgomery County. [[U.S. Route 70]] passes through the city south of its center; it leads northeast {{convert|32|mi}} to [[Hot Springs, Arkansas|Hot Springs]] and southwest {{convert|56|mi}} to [[De Queen, Arkansas|De Queen]]. [[Arkansas Highway 8]] passes through the city center, leading northwest {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Norman, Arkansas|Norman]] and southeast {{convert|35|mi}} to [[Arkadelphia, Arkansas|Arkadelphia]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|9.08|sqmi|2}}, of which {{convert|8.91|sqmi|2}} are land and {{convert|0.17|sqmi|2}}, or 1.89%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> The [[Caddo River]] passes through the west side of the city, flowing southeast to join the [[Ouachita River]] north of Arkadelphia.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 768
|1920= 891
|1930= 1310
|1940= 854
|1950= 843
|1960= 840
|1970= 1212
|1980= 1402
|1990= 1354
|2000= 1751
|2010= 2228
|2020= 2068
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015|archive-date=July 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701194652/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|url-status=live}}</ref><br />2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 22, 2015|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2015 }}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Glenwood racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0527310&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 30, 2021|website=data.census.gov|archive-date=December 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230140624/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0527310&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|url-status=live}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 1,476
| 71.37%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 13
| 0.63%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 18
| 0.87%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 3
| 0.15%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 72
| 3.48%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 486
| 23.5%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,068 people, 843 households, and 534 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/ |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709054630/https://www.census.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> there were 1,751 people, 696 households and 446 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|630.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 772 housing units at an average density of {{convert|278.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 88.18% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 8.79% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.80% from two or more races. 11.31% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 696 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

23.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The [[median household income]] was $24,740 and the median family income was $32,829. Males had a median income of $26,528 compared with $16,354 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,137. About 17.2% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
The largest businesses/employers in Glenwood include John Plyler Home Center, Wright's Food Center, Shelby Manufacturing, Caddo River Forest Products, and the [[Centerpoint School District]].

==Arts and culture==
{{See also|Culture of Arkansas}}

===Annual cultural events===
The Pike County Fairgrounds is the site for the Pike County Fair each September. The fair kicks off with a parade. Youngsters from around the county compete in beauty pageants, talent shows, and animal exhibits. The fair has a carnival and rodeo.

The annual Caddo River Festival is sponsored by the Glenwood Regional Chamber of Commerce the last weekend in April in the downtown area. The festival incorporates a parade, local talent, various vendors and food trucks, antique car and tractor shows, 5K race, and the premier attraction: canoe races (Canoes are on wheels and pushed up the main street).

===Tourism===
Glenwood is the site of Billy's House of Guitars and Musical Museum, which includes instruments and memorabilia from notable guitarists such as [[Johnny Cash]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[George Harrison]], [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Pete Seeger]]. The museum is located on Broadway Street ([[U.S. Route 70B (Glenwood, Arkansas)|U.S. Route 70B]]) in downtown Glenwood.<ref>{{cite web |title= Billy's House of Guitars & Musical Museum |url= https://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail.aspx?id=92902 |publisher= [[Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism]] |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 21, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231913/https://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail.aspx?id=92902 |url-status= live }}</ref> The Glenwood Country Club is located on [[U.S. Route 70 in Arkansas|US&nbsp;70]] east of town.<ref>{{cite web |title= Glenwood Country Club & Lodge |url= http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-stay/detail.aspx?id=92529 |publisher= Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= December 4, 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131204202421/http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-stay/detail.aspx?id=92529 |url-status= live }}</ref> An 18-hole public course with lodging and restaurant, the facility is listed on the Natural State Golf Trail, a collection of twelve elite courses in unique locations across the state.<ref>{{cite web |title= The Natural State Golf Trail |url= http://www.naturalstategolftrail.com/ |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 5, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140205111215/http://naturalstategolftrail.com/ |url-status= live }}</ref>

The city also sees significant tourism associated with the region's natural attractions. Canoeing and fishing are available on the [[Caddo River]], which flows through the city before widening into [[DeGray Lake]]. The [[Little Missouri Falls]] area is a day-use area featuring picnic areas with grills, a hiking trail, and scenic overlook.<ref>{{cite web |title= Little Missouri Falls |url= http://www.arkansas.com/kids/stuff-to-do/attractions/detail.aspx?id=18819&r=Ouachitas&city=Glenwood |publisher= Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 21, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231916/http://www.arkansas.com/kids/stuff-to-do/attractions/detail.aspx?id=18819&r=Ouachitas&city=Glenwood |url-status= live }}</ref> [[Crater of Diamonds State Park]], [[DeGray Lake Resort State Park]], [[Lake Greeson]] and [[Lake Ouachita]] are also nearby, offering further recreational opportunities to residents and visitors.

==Education==
Public education for elementary and secondary school students in almost all of the municipality (almost all of the portion in Pike County) is provided by [[Centerpoint School District]].<ref name=PikeCoSDmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05109_pike/DC10SD_C05109_001.pdf|title=SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Pike County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218211935/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05109_pike/DC10SD_C05109_001.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Area students graduate from [[Centerpoint High School]].

The [[Amity School District]] merged with the [[Glenwood School District]] to form the Centerpoint district on July 1, 1995.<ref name=Consolfrom1983>"[http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/Legal/ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912013154/http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/Legal/ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls |date=2015-09-12 }}." [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.</ref>

A small sliver within Montgomery County is in the [[Caddo Hills School District]],<ref>"[https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05097_montgomery/DC10SD_C05097_001.pdf SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Montgomery County, AR] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127175705/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05097_montgomery/DC10SD_C05097_001.pdf |date=January 27, 2021 }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on February 27, 2021.</ref> which graduates students via [[Caddo Hills High School]].

A small sliver in Pike County is in the [[Kirby School District]],<ref name=PikeCoSDmap/> which graduates students through [[Kirby High School (Arkansas)|Kirby High School]].

==Media==
Glenwood is served by two main rural media outlets: the ''Glenwood Herald'' newspaper and [[KHGZ]] radio.

==Notable person==
* [[Clark Duke]], comedian, actor, and director

==See also==
{{Portal|United States}}
* [[List of cities and towns in Arkansas]]

==References==
{{reflist|22em}}

==External links==
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{{Pike County, Arkansas}}
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