More than three years after Springdale annexed Bethel Heights, U.S. Census Bureau still hasn’t recognized consolidation

Officials expect Bethel Heights consolidation to be counted

The former Bethel Heights police and fire building sits unused March 1. Springdale is getting close to having its consolidation with Bethel Heights recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau. 
(NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. Wampler)
The former Bethel Heights police and fire building sits unused March 1. Springdale is getting close to having its consolidation with Bethel Heights recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. Wampler)


SPRINGDALE -- Springdale is expecting a jump in its official population in the next few months.

Mayor Doug Sprouse said the U.S. Census Bureau has not yet acknowledged the consolidation of Bethel Heights with Springdale, and the city has completed 10 smaller annexations since 2020 that also have not yet been...

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