Donaldson, Arkansas

{{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Donaldson, Arkansas | settlement_type = Town | image_skyline = Donaldson, AR City Hall.jpg | imagesize = | image_caption = City Hall & Sewer Office | image_seal = | image_map = File:Hot Spring County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Donaldson Highlighted 0519450.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Donaldson in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_caption1 = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name = {{USA}} | subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Arkansas}} | subdivision_name2 = Hot Spring | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 1.53 | area_total_sq_mi = 0.59 | area_land_km2 = 1.53 | area_land_sq_mi = 0.59 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | elevation_ft = 230 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 275 | population_metro = | population_density_km2 = 179.74 | population_density_sq_mi = 465.31 | population_est = 282 {{gain}} | pop_est_as_of = 2025 | pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2026/vintage-2025-city-town-pop-estimates.html|title=Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref> | timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | coordinates = {{coord|34|14|06|N|92|55|10|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 71941 | area_code = 501 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 05-19450 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2406386<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2406386}}</ref> | footnotes = | website = }} '''Donaldson''' is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 275 at the 2020 census.<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web|title=Donaldson town, Arkansas - Census Bureau Profile|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Donaldson_town,_Arkansas?g=160XX00US0519450|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref>

==Geography== Donaldson is located in southern Hot Spring County at {{Coord|34|14|14|N|92|55|16|W|type:city}} (34.237169, -92.921177),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> in the valley of the Ouachita River, which passes {{convert|2|mi|0}} west of the town. U.S. Route 67 runs through the northern side of the community, leading northeast {{convert|11|mi}} to Malvern, the county seat, and southwest {{convert|14|mi}} to Arkadelphia. Arkansas Highway 51 has its northern terminus in Donaldson and leads {{convert|17|mi}} to Arkadelphia by a more southerly route.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Donaldson has a total area of {{convert|1.7|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0519450| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Donaldson town, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=April 21, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population | 2000 = 326 | 2010 = 301 | 2020 = 275 | estyear = 2025 | estimate = 282 | estref = {{increase}} | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> }}

As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 326 people, 130 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|499.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 143 housing units at an average density of {{convert|218.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.61% Native American, and 1.53% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 130 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,813, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,307. About 15.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Education== Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary school students is available by the Ouachita School District,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05059_hot_spring/DC20SD_C05059.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hot Spring County, AR|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=September 17, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05059_hot_spring/DC20SD_C05059_SD2MS.txt Text list] - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05059_hot_spring/DC10SD_C05059_001.pdf 2010 map] - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st05_ar/c05059_hot_spring/DC10SD_C05059_SD2MS.txt 2010 text list]</ref> which leads to graduation from Ouachita High School.

The Ouachita School District headquarters,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0545560_midway/DC20BLK_P0545560.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Midway town, AR|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2025-01-04}} - [http://ouachitasd.org Compare to: "166 Schoolhouse Rd. Donaldson, AR 71941"] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0519450_donaldson/DC20BLK_P0519450.pdf Donaldson town limits].</ref> Ouachita Elementary School,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0545560_midway/DC20BLK_P0545560.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Midway town, AR|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2025-01-04}} - [https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0510980&ID=051098000827 Compare to: "332 School House Rd, Donaldson, AR, 71941"] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0519450_donaldson/DC20BLK_P0519450.pdf Donaldson town limits].</ref> and Ouachita High School are in the Midway town limits, and the facilities have Donaldson, AR postal addresses.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0545560_midway/DC20BLK_P0545560.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Midway town, AR|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2025-01-04}} - [https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0510980&ID=051098000828 Compare to: "258 School House Rd, Donaldson, AR, 71941"] and [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st05_ar/place/p0519450_donaldson/DC20BLK_P0519450.pdf Donaldson town limits].</ref>

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Category:Towns in Arkansas Category:Towns in Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Donaldson, Arkansas

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