West Fork, Arkansas
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| West Fork, Arkansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| - Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,042 |
| - Density | 618.8/sq mi (237.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72774 |
| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-74360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0081903 |
West Fork is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population is 2,042 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
West Fork is located at (35.932618, -94.182539)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.6 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,042 people, 750 households, and 600 families residing in the city. The population density was 612.8 people per square mile (236.8/km²). There were 800 housing units at an average density of 240.1/sq mi (92.8/km²). 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 Public Schools [1] serves the city.
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.
[edit] Landmarks
The White River cuts the town of West Fork in half. The town sits on the west fork of the White River, hence the name. Alongside the river is Riverside Park, a common spot for recreational activities such as parties and reunions. The park features playground equipment, several pavilions, many benches, and a walking path.
[edit] References
- ^ 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
- West Fork, Arkansas is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: West Fork (Washington County)
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