Pearcy is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 306.[2][3]
Pearcy, Arkansas | |
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  Pearcy  Pearcy | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′53″N 93°17′19″W / 34.43139°N 93.28861°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 306 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805675[1] |
History
In 2009 the rural community became noted as the site of the Pearcy murders, said to be a "robbery gone wrong."
On April 25, 2011, a tornado associated with the 2011 Super Outbreak hit the Pearcy area, destroying houses in nearby Sunshine.[4]
Bruce Cozart, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 24, is a Pearcy native and a developer in Hot Springs.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 306 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2020[6] | |||
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020[6] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 257 | 83.99% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4 | 1.31% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 1.63% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0.33% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 28 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11 | 3.59% |
| Total | 306 | 100.00% |
Education
It is in the Lake Hamilton School District.[7]