Cherry Valley, Arkansas
City in Arkansas, United States
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Cherry Valley is a city in Cross County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 702 at the 2020 census.[4]
Cherry Valley, Arkansas | |
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City Hall and Library | |
 Location of Cherry Valley in Cross County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 35°24′07″N 90°45′02″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Cross |
| First Settled | 1882 |
| Incorporated | August 6, 1910 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 575 |
589  | |
| • Density | 750.7/sq mi (289.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72324 |
| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-13540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404039[2] |
| Website | cherryvalleyar |
History
Geography
Cherry Valley is located in northern Cross County at the western edge of Crowleys Ridge. Arkansas Highway 1 leads south 13 miles (21 km) to Wynne, the county seat, and north 11 miles (18 km) to Harrisburg.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.2 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
Population and Homeownership
As of 2021,[8] Cherry Valley had a population of 618 people, a 12% decrease since 2020, and 218 households. The median household income was $42,500 and the median property value was $65,300. The homeownership rate was 68.3%, while 77.2% of homeowners have a mortgage. 11.8% of the population lived under the poverty line, most of whom being white females between the ages of 55 and 64.
| Race and Ethnicity | Pop. 2021 | % of Pop. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 485 | 78.5% |
| Multiracial (NH) | 90 | 14.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 30 | 4.85% |
| Multiracial (H) | 6 | 0.971% |
| White (H) | 4 | 0.647% |
| Other (H) | 3 | 0.485% |
Transportation
The average household owned 2 cars, while 74.6% of inhabitants drove alone. 23.1% of the population carpooled, and the rest (1.52%) walked. The average commute time was 29 minutes.
Healthcare
19.9%[10] of people were uninsured. 35.1% of people were under Medicaid, 26.1% were under employer coverage, 11% were under Medicare, 7.12% were under an individual policy, and 0.809% were using VA healthcare.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Cross County School District,[11] which includes Cross County High School.
The Cross County district was established in 1965 by the merger of the Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, and Vanndale school districts.[12] As a part of the Cross County district the community previously had its own elementary school, Cherry Valley Elementary.[13]
Notable people
- Pat Hare, blues musician[14]
- Jeff Martin, professional basketball player[15]
- Wayne Martin, professional football player[16]
- Paul H. Young, fly fishing innovator[17]