West Fork, Arkansas

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West Fork is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,042 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Schools
4 Landmarks
5 External links

[edit] Geography

West Fork is located at 35°55′57″N, 94°10′57″W (35.932618, -94.182539)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²), all land. It is most notable in the state of Arkansas for hosting various unfair speed traps along I-540.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,042 people, 750 households, and 600 families residing in the city. The population density was 236.8/km² (612.8/mi²). There were 800 housing units at an average density of 92.8/km² (240.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.56% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 1.71% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 3.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 750 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,356, and the median income for a family was $41,818. Males had a median income of $30,037 versus $24,091 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,976. About 11.6% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Schools

West Fork Elementary, West Fork Middle School, and West Fork High School are all located on School Avenue, west of the White River. West Fork's school mascot is a tiger. In 2006, the varsity football team had a successful season, almost going to the state championship in Little Rock, Arkansas.

[edit] Landmarks

The White River cuts the West Fork in half. West Fork sits on the west fork of the White River. Alongside the river, is Riverside Park, which is a common spot for recreation such as parties and reunions. At the park there is playground equipment, several pavilions, many benches, and a walking path.