Caraway, Arkansas
| Caraway, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in Craighead County and the state of Arkansas |
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| Coordinates: 35°45′33″N 90°19′23″W / 35.75917°N 90.32306°WCoordinates: 35°45′33″N 90°19′23″W / 35.75917°N 90.32306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Craighead |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,279 |
| • Density | 556.1/sq mi (213.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72419 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-11410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0057508 |
| Website | www |
Caraway is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town originally began as a lumber camp known as White Switch in 1912. It was incorporated in 1923, taking its name from then-U.S. Senator Thaddeus Caraway.
Caraway is located at 35°45′33″N 90°19′23″W / 35.75917°N 90.32306°W (35.759143, -90.323051).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,349 people, 547 households, and 386 families residing in the town. The population density was 224.5/km² (581.4/mi²). There were 606 housing units at an average density of 100.9/km² (261.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.63% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.33% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 2.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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