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Arp, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arp, Texas, is 970, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural character.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1891
  • County Affiliated: Smith County
  • Land Area: 2.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 388 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 903
  • Zip Codes: 75750

Geography and Location

Arp, Texas, is located in eastern Texas, within Smith County, about 18 miles southeast of Tyler, the nearest city. Arp experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of the region. The town is situated in a rural area characterized by rolling hills, pine forests, and small creeks. Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and timber, plays an important role in the local economy. The town’s proximity to Tyler allows residents to enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle while having access to urban amenities. Arp is located near major highways such as U.S. Highway 64, providing easy access to larger cities in the area.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $33,750
Median house value: $48,400

Population by Race

Races in Arp:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.3%)
  • Black (3.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (16.2%), Irish (10.8%), German (8.9%), English (5.0%), Scottish (2.6%), Dutch (2.1%).

Land area: 2.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arp

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arp city

  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +69 (+8.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arp:

  • ROY H LAIRD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; KILGORE, TX)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH CENTER (about 17 miles; TYLER, TX)
  • EAST TEXAS MED CTR REHAB HOSP (about 18 miles; TYLER, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arp:

  • TYLER POUNDS RGNL (about 26 miles; TYLER, TX; Abbreviation: TYR)
  • EAST TEXAS RGNL (about 27 miles; LONGVIEW, TX; Abbreviation: GGG)
  • SHREVEPORT REGIONAL (about 87 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Abbreviation: SHV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arp:

  • RUSK COUNTY (about 16 miles; HENDERSON, TX; Abbreviation: F12)
  • TARRANT FIELD (about 19 miles; MOUNT SELMAN, TX; Abbreviation: 6X0)
  • GLADEWATER MUNI (about 21 miles; GLADEWATER, TX; Abbreviation: 07F)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arp:

  • KILGORE COLLEGE (about 17 miles; KILGORE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,814)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER (about 18 miles; TYLER, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,433)
  • TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 34 miles; TYLER, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,872)
  • STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; NACOGDOCHES, TX; Full-time enrollment: 10,217)
  • TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; ATHENS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,858)
  • ANGELINA COLLEGE (about 65 miles; LUFKIN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,773)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE (about 92 miles; COMMERCE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,998)

Schools

Public high school in Arp:

  • ARP H S (Students: 306; Location: 101 SCHOOL ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arp:

  • ARP EL (Students: 392; Location: COUNTY RD 294 (OLD 64); Grades: PK – 05)
  • ARP J H (Students: 198; Location: 101 SCHOOL ST; Grades: 06 – 08)

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