Almyra, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Almyra, Arkansas is 273, with 49.6% male and 50.4% female. The town has maintained a stable population, typical of small, rural farming communities in eastern Arkansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1892
  • County: Arkansas
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 910 people per square mile
  • Area code: 870
  • Zip code: 72003

Geography and Location

Almyra, Arkansas is located in Arkansas County, in the southeastern part of the state, about 30 miles southeast of Stuttgart. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, with rice and soybean farming being the dominant industries. Almyra’s rural setting offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle with a strong connection to the region’s farming heritage. Its location near the White River National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and birdwatching.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.7 years
Median household income: $33,125
Median house value: $40,800

Population by Race

Races in Almyra:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • Black (1.9%)

Ancestries: United States (21.0%), Irish (8.8%), German (8.2%), French (6.0%), Dutch (5.0%), English (5.0%).

Elevation: 202 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Map of Almyra, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Almyra

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Almyra town

  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 68.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+2.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Almyra:

  • STUTTGART REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; STUTTGART, AR)
  • DEWITT HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME INC (about 11 miles; DEWITT, AR)
  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 36 miles; DUMAS, AR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Almyra:

Other public-use airports nearest to Almyra:

  • ALMYRA MUNI (about 3 miles; ALMYRA, AR; Abbreviation: M73)
  • DE WITT MUNI (about 14 miles; DE WITT, AR; Abbreviation: 5M1)
  • CLARENDON MUNI (about 16 miles; CLARENDON, AR; Abbreviation: 4M8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almyra:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 39 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 59 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 63 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 68 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 82 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)