Victoria is a town in
Mississippi County,
Arkansas
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, United States. The population was 20 as of the
2020 census,
down from 37 in
2010
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. It is named after a sister of the town's founder,
Robert E. Lee Wilson.
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Victoria (Mississippi County)
" ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture'', 2018.
History
Robert E. Lee Wilson, a prominent late-19th century
planter, established several small towns in Arkansas. These include
Armorel,
Marie, and
Wilson - all of which are also in Mississippi County - as well as Victoria itself, which was named after his sister. Wilson's daughter, also named Victoria, married Frank Wesson (an heir of the
firearms manufacturer), and the company they established, now known as "Wesson Farms", still operates much of the land around Victoria. The town incorporated in 1966 and reported a population of nearly 200 four years later, but it has gradually declined since.
Geography
Victoria is located in central Mississippi County and lies along
State Highway 158, northwest of
Osceola
Osceola (1804 – January 30, 1838, Vsse Yvholv in Muscogee language, Creek, also spelled Asi-yahola), named Billy Powell at birth, was an influential leader of the Seminole people in Florida. His mother was Muscogee, and his great-grandfa ...
, the
county seat
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.
State Highway 181 passes just to the west, and
Interstate 55
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passes to the east, with access from Exit 53.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the
2010 United States Census, there were 37 people living in the town. 94.6% were White Non-Hispanic, and 5.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the 2000
census
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,
there were 59 people, 21 households, and 14 families living in the town. The
population density
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was 73.5/km (191.7/mi
2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 37.4/km (97.5/mi
2). The
racial makeup of the town was 98.31%
White
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, and 1.69% other races, such as
Hispanic
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or
Latino.
There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were
married couples
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living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.50.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was roughly the same. Males had a median income of $19,500, versus $11,667 for females. The
per capita income
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the town was $8,721. None of the families and only 5.3% of the population were living below the
poverty line
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, including no individuals under eighteen and none over 64.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the
Southern Mississippi County School District. Students graduate from
Rivercrest High School located in nearby
Wilson.
References
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Towns in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Towns in Arkansas
Company towns in Arkansas