Birdsong, Arkansas
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Birdsong is a town located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 40.
Geography
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Location of Birdsong, Arkansas
Birdsong is located at 35°27'33" North, 90°15'38" West (35.459101, -90.260597)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 40 people, 20 households, and 8 families residing in the town. The population density is 140.4/km² (365.4/mi²). There are 27 housing units at an average density of 94.8/km² (246.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 0.00% White, 100.00% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 20 households out of which 10.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 15.0% are married couples living together, 15.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 60.0% are non-families. 60.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 30.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 3.38.
In the town the population is spread out with 15.0% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $6,806, and the median income for a family is $7,083. Males have a median income of $18,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,363. 56.3% of the population and 57.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 100.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.