Alpine, Arkansas Explained

Official Name:Alpine, Arkansas
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Arkansas#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Arkansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clark
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:134
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:577
Coordinates:34.2269°N -93.3783°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2805616

Alpine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Arkansas, United States, approximately eight miles east of Amity. The community center located in its heart is a popular draw for Clark County citizens during Christmas, 4th of July and Halloween celebrations annually.

It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 134.[1]

Demographics

2020 census

Alpine CDP, Arkansas – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2020[2] !% 2020
White alone (NH)13197.76%
Black or African American alone (NH)00.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)10.75%
Asian alone (NH)00.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)00.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)00.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)21.49%
Total134100.00%

Notable person

Alpine was once the childhood home of actor Billy Bob Thornton.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alpine CDP, Arkansas. United States Census Bureau. April 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Alpine CDP, Arkansas. United States Census Bureau.
  3. News: Why Billy Bob Thornton Is Afraid of Antiques. The New York Times. May 17, 2012. Kurutz. Steven.