| State | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| County | Lee |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 2.61 km² |
| Area total | 1.01 sq mi |
| Area land | 2.61 km² |
| Area land | 1.01 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.00 km² |
| Area water | 0.00 sq mi |
| Elevation | 213 ft |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 163 |
| Population density | 62.43 km² |
| Population density | 161.71 sq mi |
| Population est | 148 |
| Pop est as of | 2025 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Coordinates | 34°39′27″N 90°49′15″W |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 05-60590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407239[1] |
Rondo is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rondo had a population of 163.[2]
Geography
Rondo is located in southern Lee County 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Marianna, the county seat, via state highways 1 and 121.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 sq mi (2.6 square kilometres), all land.[3]
Demographics
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[4] | Pop 2010[5] | [6] | % 20010 | % 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 59 | 53 | style='background: #ffffe6; |58 | 24.89% | 26.77% | style='background: #ffffe6; |35.58% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 166 | 140 | style='background: #ffffe6; |95 | 70.04% | 70.71% | style='background: #ffffe6; |58.28% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | style='background: #ffffe6; |0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | style='background: #ffffe6; |0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | style='background: #ffffe6; |0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | style='background: #ffffe6; |0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 8 | 4 | style='background: #ffffe6; |8 | 3.38% | 2.02% | style='background: #ffffe6; |4.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 1 | style='background: #ffffe6; |2 | 1.69% | 0.51% | style='background: #ffffe6; |1.23% |
| Total | 237 | 198 | style='background: #ffffe6; |163 | 100.00% | 100.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00% |
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 237 people, 99 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.6/km2 (235.6/mi2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 43.2/km2 (112.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.16% White, 70.04% Black or African American, and 3.80% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 99 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 32.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,601. About 32.7% of families and 38.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 46.7% of those 65 or over.
Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna.[8] The local high school is Lee High School.
See also
References
- ^
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Rondo town, Arkansas". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rondo town, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rondo town, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rondo town, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Lee County, AR". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 27, 2021.