Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
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| Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| - Total | 11.6 sq mi (30 km²) |
| - Land | 11.6 sq mi (30 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,925 |
| - Density | 424.6/sq mi (164.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72476 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078686 |
Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County[1]. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist College is in nearby College City.
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[edit] Geography
Walnut Ridge is located at (36.072547, -90.956865)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30.0 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,925 people, 2,065 households, and 1,305 families residing in the city. The population density was 425.5 people per square mile (164.4/km²). There were 2,283 housing units at an average density of 197.3/sq mi (76.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,065 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,953, and the median income for a family was $36,735. Males had a median income of $27,458 versus $20,169 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,974. About 10.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable natives & residents
- General James T. Conway - 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Washboard Sam - blues musician
[edit] Transportation
[edit] References
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Sexton Drugs (Pharmacy)
- The Times Dispatch (Weekly Newspaper Serving Walnut Ridge and Lawrence County)
- Williams Baptist College Official website
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Walnut Ridge (Lawrence County)
- Article about The Beatles' 1964 visits to Walnut Ridge
- Home of State Representative J.R. Rogers
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