In 2010, it lost the title to McMullen and became the 4th least populated incorporated town in the state.

The town is notable for the nearby rock arch, also named Natural Bridge, the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies, spanning over 127 ft (40 m).

[5] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 63.6% of families and 62.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.7% of under eighteens and 71.4% of those over 64.