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Lynn, Arkansas

Lynn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 288 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Lynn is located in western Lawrence County at 36.00667°N, -91.25222°W (36.006640, -91.252121).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 sqkm, all land.

Highways

 * [[Image:Arkansas 25.svg|22px]] Highway 25 is Lynn's Main Street. It leads northeast 13 mi to Black Rock and southwest 5 mi to Strawberry.
 * [[Image:Arkansas 361.svg|24px]] Highway 361 leads south out of Lynn 8 mi to Saffell.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 136 households, and 96 families residing in the town. The population density was 50.5 /km2. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 24.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 97.46% White, 0.95% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 136 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,778, and the median income for a family was $27,375. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,409. About 8.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hillcrest School District operates area schools, including Hillcrest Elementary School in Lynn and Hillcrest High School in Strawberry. On July 1, 2004, the Lynn School District combined with the River Valley School District to form the Hillcrest School District. Home of the Screamin' Eagles.

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Minturn, Arkansas

Minturn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 109 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Minturn is located southeast of the center of Lawrence County at 35.97333°N, -91.02889°W (35.973425, -91.028815).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km$2$ (0.5 mi2), all land.

 * [[Image:Arkansas 367.svg|20px]] Arkansas Highway 367 passes through the center of Minturn. It follows the former route of U.S. Route 67, which now passes east of Minturn on a four-lane freeway with no direct access to the town. Highway 367 leads northeast 6 mi to Hoxie and southwest the same distance to Alicia.
 * [[Image:Arkansas 228.svg|20px]] Arkansas Highway 228 leads west 6 mi to a dead end at the Black River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 50 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was 84.6/km$2$ (217.8/mi2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 43.1/km$2$ (110.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, and 2.63% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,036, and the median income for a family was $25,313. Males had a median income of $17,188 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,438. There were 35.9% of families and 32.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 41.9% of under eighteens and 15.8% of those over 64.

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Portia, Arkansas

Portia is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 437 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Portia is located in north-central Lawrence County at 36.08528°N, -91.06833°W (36.085273, -91.068430).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.3 sqkm, all land.

U.S. Routes 63 and 412 run concurrently through the center of town, leading northwest 2 mi to Black Rock. To the southeast, US 412 leads 6.5 mi to Walnut Ridge, the county seat, while US 63 leads 6 mi to Hoxie.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 483 people, 206 households, and 138 families residing in the town. The population density was 144.6/km$2$ (373.8/mi2). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 67.3/km$2$ (174.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.10% White, 1.24% Black or African American, 1.45% Native American, and 0.21% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 206 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $18,182 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,118. About 20.0% of families and 32.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.6% of those under age 18 and 29.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Powhatan, Arkansas

Powhatan is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. The population was 72 at the 2010 census, up from 50 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Powhatan is located in northern Lawrence County at 36.08306°N, -91.11972°W (36.083098, -91.119626).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.56 sqkm, all land.

Transportation
The main highway serving Powhatan is Arkansas Highway 25 (AR 25). The route continues northeast from Powhatan 2 mi to Black Rock and southwest 48 mi to Batesville. Highway 117S, a short spur route of Highway 117, runs into Powhatan and terminates at AR 25. Access to US Route 62/US Route 63/US Route 412 (US 62/US 63/US 412), a concurrency of major east–west routes, is available in Black Rock.

History
The community was the economic hub of Lawrence County even before first platting in 1849. Situated on the Black River, the community took advantage of river traffic both along the river and as a ferry point for crossing the river. The Military Road passed nearby in the 1830s, and the local economy was flourishing. The Civil War shut down commerce on the river, especially after the Union regained control of Arkansas. Skirmishes throughout the region caused havoc for residents, but a slow recovery began to take place following the war. County government was relocated to Powhatan from Clover Bend, a decision greatly helping Powhatan recover.

The Kansas City-Memphis Railway chose to bypass Powhatan around 1880, causing nearby Black Rock to grow to prominence instead. The Lawrence County judiciary chose to split in 1887, allowing court to be held in Walnut Ridge and Powhatan. US Route 63 (US 63) was rerouted to bypass Powhatan in the 1950s, and all county government moved to Walnut Ridge in 1963.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 18 households, and 14 families residing in the town. The population density was 160.9/km$2$ (412.3/mi2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 67.6/km$2$ (173.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.00% White, and 2.00% from two or more races.

There were 18 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,149. There were no families and 12.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Ravenden, Arkansas

Ravenden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 470 at the 2010 census. The town is in the valley of the Spring River along U.S. Highway 63 and the Burlington-Northern Railroad.

History
The community building, still in use, was dedicated in 1960. Ray Ellis was mayor at that time. The Frisco Railroad was bought out by, and merged with, the Burlington-Northern Railroad in 1980.

Geography
Ravenden is located in the northwest corner of Lawrence County at 36.23389°N, -91.25194°W (36.233972, -91.251911). U.S. Highways 62, 63, and 412 run concurrently through the north side of the town, leading northwest 16 mi to Hardy and southeast 5 mi to Imboden. Arkansas Highway 90 leads north from Ravenden 6 mi to Ravenden Springs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Ravenden has a total area of 5.5 km2, of which 0.03 km2, or 0.58%, are water. The Spring River, a southeast-flowing tributary of the Black River, flows through the southern part of the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 511 people, 209 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 246.7 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 122.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 1.76% Native American, 0.59% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 1.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 209 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $29,896. Males had a median income of $23,281 versus $14,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,723. About 19.5% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.6% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are zoned to the Sloan-Hendrix School District which operates Sloan-Hendrix High School.

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Sedgwick, Arkansas

Sedgwick is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 152 at the 2010 census, up from 112 at the 2000 census.

History
About 1881 George Washington Sedgwick, president of the Sedgwick Tie Company, "established a sawmill on the Cache River in Lawrence County, Arkansas, and a small town was established named Sedgwick, Ark."

Geography
Sedgwick is in eastern Lawrence County, less than 1 mi west of the Cache River, which forms the Lawrence County/Greene County line.

U.S. Route 63 passes through the town, leading northwest 10 mi to Hoxie and southeast 14 mi to Jonesboro. Arkansas Highway 228 leads northeast from Sedgwick 9 mi to U.S. Route 412 at Light.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 44 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 818.5 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 372.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.21% White, 0.89% Black or African American and 0.89% Native American.

There were 44 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $25,417. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,988. There were no families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

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Smithville, Arkansas

Smithville is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 78 at the 2010 census.

History
Euro-American settlers first came to the area of Smithville in 1808.

Smithville became the county seat of modern-day Lawrence County in 1837. The county seat was later moved to Powhatan in 1869, after the Civil War. This was done in part to take advantage of riverboat commerce along the Black River.

Smithville was the nearest town to the final shoot-out between law enforcement and the infamous tax fugitive Gordon Kahl on June 2, 1983, in which Lawrence County Sheriff Harold Gene Matthews was also killed. Smithville lies a few miles south of the actual shootout location.

Geography
Smithville is located in western Lawrence County at 36.08°N, -91.30389°W (36.080031, -91.303781). Arkansas Highway 117 runs east 13 mi to Black Rock and south 9 mi to Strawberry. Highway 115 runs northeast 12 mi to Imboden (and thus connects to US 412) and southwest toward Cave City in Sharp County, 21 mi away.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Smithville has a total area of 1.73 sqmi, all land.

Smithville is nestled in the Ozark Foothills on the Salem Plateau, which is a part of the larger Ozark Plateau. The eastern third of Smithville is a low-lying area, prone to flooding from Machine Creek. The center of Smithville is atop a small hill. As one travels west or north of Smithville, rolling hills can be found in either direction. West of Smithville lies Peebles Bluff.

Regionally, Smithville lies approximately in the center of the Cooper Creek Watershed Improvement District. This district consists of a series of reservoirs designed to mitigate flooding. Local names have been applied to these reservoirs:

Site 1: West Cooper Creek Lake Site 2: East Cooper Creek Lake Site 3: Dogwood Lake Site 4: Machine Lake Site 5: Goff Lake Site 6: Ed's Lake

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 73 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.0/km$2$ (121.5/mi2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 26.4/km$2$ (68.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 1.37% Black or African American and 1.37% Native American.

There were 33 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $45,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,687. There were 11.1% of families and 26.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.0% of under eighteens and 53.3% of those over 64.

Law and government
The current mayor of Smithville is Chris Penn.

Education
Smithville is in the Hillcrest School District.

It was formerly in the Lynn School District. On July 1, 2004, it merged into the Hillcrest district.

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Strawberry, Arkansas

Strawberry is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 302 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Strawberry is located in southwestern Lawrence County at 35.96444°N, -91.31556°W (35.964401, -91.315678). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.03 sqkm, all land.

List of highways

 * [[Image:Arkansas 25.svg|22px]] Highway 25 leads northeast 18 mi to Black Rock and south, then west, 33 mi to Batesville.
 * [[Image:Arkansas 117.svg|24px]] Highway 117 leads north 9 mi to Smithville.
 * [[Image:Arkansas 230.svg|24px]] Highway 230 leads west 13 mi to Cave City.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 283 people, 112 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density was 48.6/km$2$ (125.9/mi2). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 21.8/km$2$ (56.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 112 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $33,438. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,621. About 16.9% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 14.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
Hillcrest School District operates area schools, including Hillcrest Elementary School in Lynn and Hillcrest High School in Strawberry. The River Valley School District formed on July 1, 1992, by the merger of the Poughkeepsie School District and the Strawberry School District. On July 1, 2004, River Valley merged with the Lynn School District to form the Hillcrest School District.

Notable people

 * Artist Herman Hugg
 * Dennis Crouch (bassist), bassist
 * Roger Bennett (1959-2007), southern gospel pianist for the Cathedral Quartet (1979 - 1986, 1989 - 1999) and Legacy Five (2000 - 2007)

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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Walnut Ridge is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 5,098 at the United States Census's 2019 estimate. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist University is in College City, a formerly separate community that merged into Walnut Ridge in 2017.

History
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area. There was settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860.

In 1964, the Beatles briefly stopped at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport on the way to and from a retreat in Missouri. This visit inspired a monument, a plaza, and a music festival in Walnut Ridge.

Geography
Walnut Ridge is in northeastern Lawrence County in the Upper Delta region of northeastern Arkansas. It is bordered to the south by the city of Hoxie. U.S. Route 412 passes through the center of Walnut Ridge on Main Street, leading east 26 mi to Paragould and northwest 39 mi to Hardy. U.S. Route 67 passes through the east side of Walnut Ridge on a four-lane bypass; the highway leads north 14 mi to Pocahontas and southwest 40 mi to Newport. Arkansas Highway 34 runs northeast out of the center of Walnut Ridge on Front Street, leading 17 mi to Delaplaine.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Walnut Ridge has a total area of 42.4 km2, all of it recorded as land. Village Creek flows through the western side of the city, leading southwest to the White River near Newport.

Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,384 people, 1,754 households, and 1,230 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,925 permanent residents, 2,065 homeholds, and 1,305 families living in the town. The population density was 425.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,283 housing units at an average density of 197.3 /sqmi. 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, 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 international poverty limit, including 15.9% of those under 18 and 18.6% of those 65 or older.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students in most of the city is provided from the Lawrence County School District, which includes Walnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Ridge High School. Some portions are within the Hoxie School District, which operates Hoxie High School. The Walnut Ridge School District was in operation until July 1, 2006, when it merged with the Black Rock School District to form the Lawrence County district.

Transportation

 * Walnut Ridge (Amtrak station)

List of highways

 * [[Image:US 67B.svg|29px]] U.S. 67 Business
 * [[Image:US 412.svg|29px]] U.S. 412
 * [[Image:US 412B.svg|29px]] U.S. 412 Business
 * [[Image:Arkansas 34.svg|25px]] Highway 34
 * [[Image:Arkansas 91.svg|25px]] Highway 91
 * [[Image:Arkansas 91.svg|25px]] Highway 91

Airport

 * Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG)

Notable people

 * James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps
 * Michelle Gray, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Izard County, former Walnut Ridge resident
 * David J. Sanders, member of the Arkansas State Senate from District 15, including part of Little Rock
 * Ehron VonAllen, Electronic musician, singer (birth name: Aaron Allen)
 * Washboard Sam, blues musician
 * Glenn Yates Jr., architect and Virginia state legislator

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Aubrey, Arkansas

Aubrey is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 92 households, and 59 families residing in the town. The population density was 251.0 /km2. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 117.0 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 67.87% White, 30.32% Black or African American, 1.81% from other races. 4.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 92 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 18.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 63.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,167, and the median income for a family was $19,167. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $16,111 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,805. About 15.2% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna. The local high school is Lee High School.

In 1967 the Aubrey, Brickeys, and Moro school districts all merged into the Marianna district.

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Haynes, Arkansas

Haynes is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 150 at the 2010 census, down from 214 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Haynes is located in northern Lee County. Arkansas Highway 1 passes through the town, leading south 9 mi to Marianna, the county seat, and north the same distance to Forrest City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Haynes has an area of 0.90 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 71 households, and 51 families residing in the town. The population density was 223.3 /km2. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 77.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 14.95% White and 85.05% Black or African American.

There were 71 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.60.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,057. About 30.0% of families and 42.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 50.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna. The local high school is Lee High School.

In 1965 the Haynes School District merged into the Marianna School District.

title: Haynes, Arkansas


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LaGrange, Arkansas

LaGrange is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 89 at the 2010 census, down from 122 at the 2000 census.

Geography
LaGrange is located in southern Lee County at the western foot of Crowley's Ridge. It is 9 mi south of Marianna, the county seat, and 14 mi northwest of Helena.

According to the United States Census Bureau, LaGrange has a total area of 0.39 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 48 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 214.1 /km2. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 96.5 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 43.44% White and 56.56% Black or African American.

There were 48 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,708, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $14,688 versus $10,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,516. There were 9.5% of families and 7.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.3% of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna. The local high school is Lee High School.

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Marianna, Arkansas

Marianna is a town in and the county seat of Lee County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 4,115, but by 2018 the population had dropped to an estimated 3,477.

Located along the L'Anguille River in the Arkansas Delta just north of the St. Francis National Forest, the community was known as "Walnut Ridge" until 1852 when it became known as "Marianna". The town's economy has historically been based on agriculture, especially cotton production. The town is located along Crowley's Ridge Parkway and the Great River Road, both National Scenic Byways showcasing Crowley's Ridge and the Mississippi River.

History
The community was established by Col. Walter H. Otey in 1848, and was known as Walnut Ridge until 1852.

Marianna hosted minor league baseball. In 1909, the Marianna Brickeys team played as members of the Class D level Northeast Arkansas League, finishing in third place in their only season of minor league play. The Marianna use of the "Brickeys" nickname corresponded to the city bricking the city streets in 1908.

Geography
Marianna is located in the center of the county at the northwest tip of St. Francis National Forest. U.S. Route 79 passes through the north and west sides of the town, leading northeast 58 mi to Memphis, Tennessee, and southwest 90 mi to Pine Bluff. Arkansas Highway 1 passes through the west side of the town, leading north 18 mi to Forrest City and south 16 mi to Barton.

The town lies along the west side of the L'Anguille River two miles west of that stream's confluence with the St. Francis River within a break in elevation of Crowley's Ridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.36 km2, all land. The town's current mayor is Jimmy Williams, who took office on January 1, 2011.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marianna has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Marianna was 109 F on July 24, 1918, while the coldest temperature recorded was -11 F on January 12, 1918.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 3,575 people, 1,545 households, and 831 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,115 people, 1,664 households, and 1,068 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,440.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,196 housing units at an average density of 610.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 20.9% White, 76.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,664 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 31.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $16,351, and the median income for a family was $29,624. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $19,045 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,253. About 32.8% of families and 37.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.2% of those under age 18 and 33.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
As of 2011, there are five schools in Marianna, two of which are private. The public schools in Lee County School District are Lee High School, Anna Strong Middle School, and Whitten Elementary School. One of the private schools is Lee Academy.

Earthquake fault
On January 21, 2009, the director of the Arkansas Earthquake Center at the University of Arkansas announced the discovery of a major fault line near Marianna which could generate a 7.0 earthquake in the future. The fault is close to, but appears to be separate from, the nearby New Madrid Seismic Zone.

Utilities

The Marianna Water and Sewer Commission directs the Marianna Water Department, which treats and distributes potable water to the residents and commercial users of the town. The Department also owns and operates a wastewater collection system, which collects wastewater from over 4,000 service connections and uses a series of laterals, interceptors and five lift stations to gravity flow wastewater to the Marianna Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). At the WWTP, two lagoons are used to treats wastewater and discharge treated effluent to the L'Anguille River in accordance with the town's NPDES permit administered by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

The Lee County Water Association provides water to rural areas surrounding the town.

Notable people

 * Kevin Campbell, former pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
 * The Chambers Brothers, notorious drug kingpins based in Detroit in the 1980s
 * Catherine Eagles, first female district court judge in the Middle District of North Carolina
 * Charlie Flowers, member of College Football Hall of Fame
 * Carlos Hall, football player who played defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs
 * Oliver Lake, alto saxophone player and composer who received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1993
 * Robert McFerrin, opera singer who was the first African-American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera
 * Oscar Polk, Broadway actor who played a slave in Gone with the Wind
 * Rodney E. Slater, United States Secretary of Transportation from February 14, 1997, to January 20, 2001
 * Terry Wallis, man who regained awareness after spending 19 years in a minimally conscious state
 * Jean Yarbrough, film and television director and producer

Notable businesses

 * Jones Bar-B-Q Diner, the only James Beard Award winner in the state

title: Marianna, Arkansas


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Moro, Arkansas

Moro is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 216 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km$2$ (0.9 mi2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 216 people, 109 households, and 75 families residing in the town. The population density was 97.9/km$2$ (255.0/mi2). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 46.7/km$2$ (121.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White and 1.66% Black or African American.

There were 109 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,857, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,264. About 12.3% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna. The local high school is Lee High School.

In 1967 the Aubrey, Brickeys, and Moro school districts all merged into the Marianna district.

title: Moro, Arkansas


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Rondo, Arkansas

Rondo is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 198 at the 2010 census, down from 237 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Rondo is located in southern Lee County 11 mi southwest of Marianna, the county seat, via state highways 1 and 121.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 99 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.6/km$2$ (235.6/mi2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 43.2/km$2$ (112.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.16% White, 70.04% Black or African American, and 3.80% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 99 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 32.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,601. About 32.7% of families and 38.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 46.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Lee County School District, based in Marianna. The local high school is Lee High School.

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Gould, Arkansas

Gould is a city in Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 663 at the 2020 census, down from 837 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Pine Bluff, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gould is a farming community. It was named after the American railroad magnate Jay Gould.

Geography
Gould is located in northeastern Lincoln County. U.S. Route 65 passes through the city, leading northwest 33 mi to Pine Bluff and southeast 27 mi to McGehee. Arkansas Highway 114 leads west from Gould 17 mi to Star City, while Highway 212 leads east 12 mi to Pendleton on the Arkansas River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Gould has a total area of 4.0 km2, all land. It sits near the western edge of the Arkansas Delta in the Delta Lowlands sub-region.

Gould is 79 mi by highway southeast of Little Rock. The area is in proximity to the Cummins Unit state prison, as well as the Varner Unit state prison.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 663 people, 408 households, and 196 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,305 people, 498 households, and 340 families residing in the city. The population density was 844.4 PD/sqmi. There were 602 housing units at an average density of 389.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.01% Black or African American, 20.23% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 498 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.9% were married couples living together, 32.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,031, and the median income for a family was $24,028. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $18,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,881. About 28.0% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 33.6% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Earnest Nash, Jr. was the mayor of Gould from 2011 to 2020. He is a member of the Gould Citizens Advisory Council, a political group.

Around 2011 Gould had almost $300,000 ($ when adjusted for inflation) in unpaid taxes. The mayor, the group, and the city council experienced conflict over how to pay the taxes. The council believed that the citizen's group was trying to take too much influence in the city government. In June 2011 the council passed an ordinance saying that it is illegal to form any group without the permission of the city council. The mayor vetoed the law. On July 12, 2011, the council overrode the veto. The council also overrode a veto on a bill stating that the citizen's council may no longer exist and that the mayor may not meet with any organization in any location inside or outside the Gould city limits without the permission of the city council. The mayor stated that he refuses to stop meeting with groups, and that he would go to jail if given the choice between going to jail or not associating with the group. Nash said that the ordinances were not allowed under the U.S. Constitution and that Gould citizens are generally ignoring them. On Monday, July 18, 2011, Sonya Farley, a council member, said that the council plans to rewrite the ordinances in a manner that is constitutional. In August 2011 the city council repealed the ordinances.

Donna Terrell, a reporter at KLRT-TV Fox 16 News of Little Rock, said "You've got to be kidding me" when she heard about the ordinances. Terrell added that in communities "where everyone knows everyone" political conflict became very severe. Mark Hayes, the general counsel of the Arkansas Municipal League, said "I've seen some humdingers, but never any ordinance like this." Robbie Brown of The New York Times said that the ordinances are an indicator that Gould's politics had become "nasty". Brown added that legal scholars said that the law forbidding the formation of groups without the city council's permission was blatantly unconstitutional.

On July 28, 2011, a man assaulted Nash, who accused his assailant of being allied with his political opponents. On Wednesday August 20, 2011, the two men were arrested in connection with the assault. One individual was originally charged with a felony but in April 2012 the charges were downgraded to a misdemeanor, and the other individual had his criminal charges dismissed.

Federal representation
The United States Postal Service operates the Gould Post Office.

Education
Prior to the advent of court-mandated integration, separate schools were maintained for White and Black students. When courts ordered the schools to integrate, Gould established a "freedom of choice plan". In 1968, the US Supreme court declared that Gould's plan was unacceptable, and ordered Gould to integrate the schools without further delay. When the newly integrated schools opened September 2, most White students did not attend, instead waiting until October 1 to enroll in Southeast Academy, a hastily-organized, unaccredited segregation academy. Some White parents proposed reducing the property tax rate in order to defund the public schools and free up funds to support the segregation academy. In the fall of 1975 less than 70 students showed up for registration at Southeast Academy, and the school closed down.

Many White students transferred to districts that were more predominantly White; between 1982 and 1986 at least 115 children transferred to either Star City or Dumas. The result of the students transferring cost the school district around $100,000 per year in state funding, and left the district's ability to meet state standards in doubt. Of the 148 students who attended the integrated high school on opening day in 1986, only one was White.

In 2004, the Gould School District was incorporated into the Dumas Public School District in accordance with a law passed by the Arkansas Legislature that eliminated school districts with fewer than 350 students. In the fall of 2005 the Dumas district planned to move all Gould students in grades 7-12 to the Dumas schools, and considered doing the same to the elementary school students from Gould.

Bankruptcy
In 2008 the town declared Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Notable people

 * John Donley, award-winning writer of many sitcoms including Good Times and Sanford and Son.
 * Cleo Miller, retired running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns; born in Gould
 * Ozell Sutton, civil rights activist, born near Gould on a plantation

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Grady, Arkansas

Grady is a city in Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 305 at the 2020 census, down from 449 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Pine Bluff, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Grady is located in northeastern Lincoln County along U.S. Route 65. It is 22 mi southeast of Pine Bluff and 11 mi northwest of Gould.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Grady has a total area of 4.8 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 305 people, 178 households, and 91 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 523 people, 184 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 278.0 PD/sqmi. There were 241 housing units at an average density of 128.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 31.36% White, 65.77% Black or African American, 0.19% Asian, 1.72% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 2.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 184 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,321, and the median income for a family was $24,500. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,679. About 33.6% of families and 38.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.3% of those under age 18 and 28.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
Arkansas Department of Correction operates the Cummins Unit and the Varner Unit in Varner, an unincorporated area in Lincoln County, near Grady.

Education
The Star City School District operates public schools serving Grady. Its high school is Star City High School.

Previously Grady Public Schools operated public schools. In 2004 the Arkansas Legislature approved a law that forced school districts with fewer than 350 students apiece to consolidate with other districts. As a result, on July 1, 2004, the Grady School District was merged into the Star City district.

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Star City, Arkansas

Star City is a city in, and the county seat of, Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. Incorporated in 1876, the city is located between the Arkansas Delta and Arkansas Timberlands. With an economy historically based on agriculture, today Star City has developed a diverse economy based on both industry and agriculture. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,274. Star City is located within the Pine Bluff metropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 sqmi, all land.

The city is located between Monticello and Pine Bluff.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,173 people, 686 households, and 450 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,471 people, 875 households, and 603 families residing in the city. The population density was 587.5 PD/sqmi. There were 972 housing units at an average density of 231.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.93% White, 21.08% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.04% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 875 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,197, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $34,107 versus $19,630 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,998. About 15.9% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Star City was the setting for the 1992 police thriller film One False Move, starring actors Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton, and written by Thornton. However, only limited filming was done there with the bulk of the movie shot in Cotton Plant, Arkansas.

Annual cultural events
Star City used to be the home of the annual STARDAZE festival. The festival used to draw people from all over southeastern Arkansas.

Education
The Star City School District operates public schools: Jimmy Brown Elementary School, Star City Middle School, and Star City High School.

The Southeast Arkansas Public Library operates the Star City Branch Library.

Roads
Star City is located at the intersection of US Highway 425 (US 425) and Highway 11 (AR 11). US 425 is a major north-south highway in southeast Arkansas and connects the city to Pine Bluff to the north and Monticello to the south. AR 11 provides access to Gould and US 65 to the east and US 63 to the west.

AR 530 currently terminates near Star City. This route is a two-lane freeway segment of a future extension of Interstate 530 (I-530) south to Monticello. In Monticello, the planned extension will connect to future Interstate 69, a proposed road connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Rosenberg, Texas.

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Ashdown, Arkansas

Ashdown (formerly Turkey Flats and Keller) is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The community was incorporated in 1892 and has been the county seat since 1906. Located within the Arkansas Timberlands between the Little River and the Red River, Ashdown's economy and development have historically been tied to the timber industry. Timber is still a major industry here.

Ashdown's population at the 2010 census was 4,723, a slight decrease from the 2000 census. The city's well-preserved history and proximity to outdoor recreation, such as Millwood State Park, draws tourists.

History
Founded as a small farming community, Ashdown was initially known as Turkey Flats and later Keller before being renamed by Judge Lawrence Alexander Byrne. Following his Keller mill being "burned down to ashes", Byrne vowed to rebuild and found a town named Ashdown. It was incorporated on June 11, 1892, as Ashdown. Rapid growth began in 1895 following the railroad reaching town. The Arkansas and Choctaw Railroad connected Ashdown to Arkinda. The growth of the Kansas City Southern Railway, the Frisco and the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf Railroad continued to stimulate the city and its timber industry. The railroads could carry more freight more quickly than had the steamboats and flatboats previously used to ship lumber to markets.

Following World War II, Ashdown's economy began to diversify. Its location near two rivers attracted manufacturing plants, such as Coca-Cola bottling plant, box factory, clothing plant, ice plant and a pallet plant.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Little River and Saline River at their confluence in 1966, forming Millwood Lake. It is used for flood control and recreation. The lake's recreational value attracted a Nekoosa Paper Company paper mill to the area two years later. It continues to operate today after being purchased by Domtar. The Little River Memorial Hospital was also built during this period of rapid building and development.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 sqmi, of which 7.1 square miles (18.4 km$2$) is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.56%) is water. Millwood Lake is located seven miles east of the town.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ashdown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Ashdown was 113 F on August 4–5, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was -10 F on February 2, 1951.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,261 people, 1,891 households, and 1,050 families residing in the city.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,781 people, 1,880 households, and 1,287 families living in the city. The population density was 672.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,103 housing units at an average density of 295.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 62.85% White, 34.09% Black or African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,880 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,754, and the median income for a family was $34,850. Males had a median income of $33,668 versus $18,073 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,293. About 15.5% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Downtown Ashdown hosts an annual Whistlestop Festival in May, paying homage to the importance of the railroad to the city's development. Festivities include an art show, catfish cookoff, car show, food vendors, games/activities for children, turtle races and the crowning of Miss Whistlestop. A farmer's market is hosted in City Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the growing season.

Tourism
Downtown Ashdown has historically been the economic, social and political hub of Little River County. Today, it is preserved by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as the Ashdown Commercial Historic District. Roughly bounded by Keller, E. Main, Commerce, and N. Constitution streets, the district encompasses 32 contributing properties deemed instrumental in Ashdown's farming and timber industries in the early 20th century. The nearby Memphis, Paris and Gulf Railroad Depot, also known as the Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown Railroad Depot, appears on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Little River County, Arkansas, due to the strong tie between the success of the railroad and the Ashdown economy.

The Hunter-Coulter Museum at 310 N. 2nd Street is managed by the Little River County Historical Society. Originally built in 1918 to house a business following the railroad-inspired boom, it is one of the few remaining structures from the boom period of Ashdown's history. Today, it features period furnishings and offers a candlelight dinner around Christmas. The Two Rivers Museum at 15 E. Main Street contains a military display, "Freedom's Heroes", including World War I and World War II uniforms. A horse-drawn hearse and embalming table are also among the displays. A display honoring Henry Kaufman, founder of Kaufman Seeds, is also available to visitors.

Outdoor recreation is plentiful in Ashdown. City Park features a walking trail, playground, tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds and horseshoe pits. It is also host to the city's farmer's market. Northeast of town, Lake Millwood offers visitors boating, fishing, camping and hiking opportunities along its shores. Along the lake, Millwood State Park is well known for birding and trophy fishing. The park also offers camping, picnic sites, trails and a marina for visitors. Golf is also available near the lake on the 18-hole golf course at the Millwood Landing Golf and RV Resort. Nearby Beard's Bluff offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating. The Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge at the intersection of the Mississippi flyway and Central Flyway offers 30000 acre of seasonally flooded hardwood forested wetlands that attract wintering waterfowl and deer. Seasonal hunting is offered, as well as fishing, camping and photography.

Politics
The city of Ashdown has trended Republican over the past several election cycles like most other rural areas of Arkansas. The last Democrat to carry the city of Ashdown was John Kerry in 2004.

Education
Students in the Ashdown School District graduate from Ashdown High School. Postsecondary education in Ashdown is available at a local branch of the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas System.

Media
Ashdown's only newspaper is the weekly Little River News, publishing since 1898.

Notable people

 * Silas Herbert Hunt, "the first black student to be admitted for graduate or professional studies at any all-white Southern university."
 * Paul Simmons, American football coach
 * Hazel Walker, basketball Hall of Famer

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Foreman, Arkansas

Foreman is a small city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,011 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, of which 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2) is land and 0.51% is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 977 people, 552 households, and 305 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,125 people, 490 households, and 297 families residing in the city. The population density was 573.7 PD/sqmi. There were 566 housing units at an average density of 288.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 67.29% White, 27.29% Black or African American, 1.96% Native American, 1.07% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 490 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.1% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,176, and the median income for a family was $29,231. Males had a median income of $26,944 versus $18,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,202. About 18.2% of families and 26.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 34.3% of those age 65.

History
Carved out of parts of Sevier County and Hempstead County, Little River County was established in 1867 by an act of the Arkansas legislature. The new county gave citizens a shorter and easier journey to their county seat of government. Because of the area's close proximity to the Little River, which flows into the Red River near Texarkana (Miller County), it took the name of Little River County. This county is located in the southwest corner of the state and is surrounded by Sevier, Hempstead, Howard, and Miller counties in Arkansas and by counties in Texas and Oklahoma. The two rivers form major parts of the boundary of Little River County.

The land in and around Little River County is rich and fertile. It contains an abundance of lime formations in some areas near White Cliffs, Okay, and Foreman. In 1893, because of the available limestone, the Western Portland Cement Company once thrived at White Cliffs, though now only its ruins exist. Much later, because of the track of limestone running through Little River County, Sevier County, and Hempstead County, Ideal Cement Company was built in Okay. It made a quality cement for years but was later sold to a German company which did not want to make the costly repairs that were needed. At the same time that Ideal Cement Company was operating full scale, Foreman Cement Company, owned by Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company, was producing an abundance of quality cement. Eventually, Foreman Cement Company became the leading producer of cement in the southwest region of Arkansas. Today, it is still a thriving plant owned by Ash Grove Cement Company of Overland Park, Kansas. Ash Grove Cement has recently been acquired by CRH a publicly traded entity headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Louisiana Purchase through the Gilded Age
Some Caddo settlements existed in the area that would become Little River County, but the Caddo moved south out of the Great Bend area by 1778. The land continued to be regarded as Caddo territory, though, until a treaty in 1835. A Quapaw reservation also included parts of southwest Arkansas between 1820 and 1825, but that land eventually was exchanged for lands west of the territorial border. Even before treaties with the local Indian tribes were signed, settlers were developing the land. After the completion of these treaties, more civilized settlements and communities developed.

Pioneers had already begun settling in the area in the early 1800s. The first town to be plotted was Laynesport in 1836, on land donated for development by Benjamin Layne. By 1845, Willow Springs, later renamed Rocky Comfort, in the western part of the county, began to flourish, and by 1854, the community of Richmond had begun to thrive.

As they did throughout America, people suffered during the Civil War. They often experienced mental anguish and hardships because of the loss of lives and financial security. People in the South suspended raising cotton while other products were produced for the war efforts. Many lost property and experienced displacement.

After the legal establishment of Little River County in 1867, the first courthouse and jail in the county were located near the area that is now known as Alleene on land owned by the first sheriff, William M. Freeman. In 1868, Powell Clayton, governor of Arkansas, had all county records moved to established headquarters in Rocky Comfort.

In 1880, citizens of Richmond built a new courthouse. The property on which the courthouse was to be built was deeded to the county on the condition that Richmond would remain the county seat. After this courthouse burned, citizens of Richmond built another courthouse at no cost to the county because they wanted to keep the county seat in Richmond.

Early Twentieth Century
In 1902, the county seat was moved from Richmond to Foreman, formerly called Rocky Comfort. Foreman and Ashdown later competed for the county seat. When an election was held in 1906, Ashdown won the most votes to become the new county seat. After this election, records were moved from Foreman to a vacant building, known as the Mizell Building. A new courthouse was constructed in Ashdown in 1907.

On October 24, 1929, the New York stock market crash brought about the Great Depression. Little River County citizens suffered in much the same way as people in the rest of the country. Farms were lost, wages decreased, and unemployment increased. By 1932, income had dropped to one third of what it had been before October 1929. Many farmers were forced to sell their property during the 1930s. For years, the county's principal source of income was agriculture. Cotton was the leading crop, and most of the early communities had cotton gins. Corn was the second-largest crop, but soon the timber industry would become the leading industry in the county. Many of the small settlements in Little River County were located near sawmills, cotton gins, or rivers.

The construction of railroads had a definite impact on the development of some towns and the decline of others. Little River County had its first railroad in 1889. In 1895, the Arkansas and Choctaw Railroad from Ashdown to Arkinda was built. The Kansas City Southern Railroad began running three new fast-freight locomotives with larger engines capable of pulling 100 loaded freight cars. With these modern engines, goods could more easily be transported, making the tough economic times in the 1930s more bearable. The presence of the Kansas City Southern Railroad, the St. Louis/San Francisco Railroad and the Memphis/Dallas and Gulf Railroad caused the county to grow rapidly. Before the construction of railroads, the rivers were used to transport goods by way of ferries, steamboats, and flatboats. Passenger trains began operating in the county in the late 1890s. After the emergence of railroads, electrical and telephone services became available to parts of the county by 1912, and natural gas came into Ashdown in 1930.

World War II through Modern Era
By 1950, manufacturing plants began to change the economy. The development of Millwood Lake in 1965 was of major importance to the county's industrial growth. Access to water was a necessity for industry, and Ashdown's rivers and lake provided plenty. Nekoosa Paper Mill was built in Ashdown in 1968 because of its access to the Red River. The plant was sold to Georgia-Pacific in 1991 and to Domtar Industries in 2001. Presently, the timber industry is paramount in Ashdown; Domtar Industries is a major employer there. Another key company, generating millions of dollars for the county, is Ash Grove Cement Company in Foreman. It was built in 1956 and rebuilt in 2010.

After the paper mill and the cement company came to Little River County, many citizens prospered. They began many building projects, including medical facilities. In 1958, the present Little River Memorial Hospital was constructed in Ashdown, and as of 2006, there are two nursing facilities and a retirement center. A new high school building, replacing the 1954 building, is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2007.

A modern bridge was constructed in 1980 over the Red River to replace the Index Bridge, built in 1919. Four-lane highways have encouraged easy access to Texarkana, now only a twenty-minute drive from Ashdown, which now has a bypass bridge to shorten the distance from Foreman to Texarkana.

Ashdown is home to the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Millwood Lake and Millwood State Park are well known for trophy fishing contests and camping sites and sports facilities. The county courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it draws many tourists each Christmas season when the entire courthouse and its dome are covered in lights. Nine other properties are on the National Register, including the Hunter/Coulter House in Ashdown, the Will Reed House in Alleene, and the New Rocky Comfort House in Foreman. Ashdown recently established the Two Rivers Museum, which is a favorite tourist site, sponsored by the Little River County Historical Society.

Politics
The city of Foreman has trended strongly Republican over the past several election cycles like the much of Arkansas. The last Democrat to carry the city of Foreman was John Kerry in 2004.

Education
Public educatIon for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Foreman School District, including Foreman High School (grades 7 through 12) and Foreman Elementary School (kindergarten through sixth grade).

Notable people

 * Marion H. Crank, former state representative and Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives who was the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 1968, having been narrowly defeated by incumbent Republican Winthrop Rockefeller.
 * Jimmy "Preacher" Ellis, blues singer and guitarist
 * Charles Jackson French, World War II Hero
 * James T. Horn, country music singer
 * Tracy Lawrence, country music singer
 * Marshall Wright, Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from St. Francis County; graduated from Foreman High School

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Ogden, Arkansas

Ogden is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census, down from 214 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Ogden is located in southeastern Little River County. U.S. Routes 59 and 71 pass through the city together as a four-lane divided highway, leading northwest 8 mi to Ashdown, the county seat, and south 11 mi to Texarkana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ogden has a total area of 1.0 sqkm, all land. It is 1.5 mi northeast of the Red River, which is the Texas–Arkansas border.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 89 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 162.0/km$2$ (418.8/mi2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 80.2/km$2$ (207.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.64% Black or African American, 18.69% White, 0.47% Native American, 3.74% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 6.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 89 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,118. About 6.0% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Earnest Rhone, former NFL linebacker for the Miami Dolphins

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Wilton, Arkansas

Wilton is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 374 at the 2010 census, down from 439 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Wilton is located in northeastern Little River County. U.S. Routes 59 and 71 pass through the city as its Main Street. The highway leads south 5 mi to Ashdown, the county seat, and north 16 mi to Lockesburg.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilton has a total area of 3.3 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 439 people, 162 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density was 336.7 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 154.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 58.31% White, 40.77% Black or African American, and 0.91% from two or more races.

There were 162 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,696, and the median income for a family was $32,019. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,478. About 8.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * L. Clifford Davis, civil rights, attorney, judge

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Winthrop, Arkansas

Winthrop is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Winthrop is located in northwestern Little River County 20 mi northwest of Ashdown, the county seat, and 7 mi east of the Oklahoma border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 186 people, 71 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 173.5 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 77.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.86% White, 2.69% Black or African American, 2.69% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 3.23% from two or more races. 2.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 71 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,313, and the median income for a family was $31,094. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,474. About 14.3% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

Education
The Horatio School District serves Winthrop. On July 1, 1992, the Winthrop School District consolidated into the Horatio district.

Notable person

 * Marshall Wright, Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas, formerly resided in Winthrop.

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Blue Mountain, Arkansas

Blue Mountain is a town in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 124 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Blue Mountain is located south of the center of Logan County and is bordered to the east by Yell County.

The town sits in a valley bordered to the south by 860 ft Potts Ridge and to the north by the west end of Mount Magazine, which 4 mi farther east rises to the highest point in Arkansas at 2753 ft. Arkansas Highway 10 passes through the town, leading west 5 mi to Magazine and 12 mi to Booneville, the southern Logan county seat, and east 11 mi to Havana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Blue Mountain has an area of 2.8 sqkm, all of it recorded as land. The town is drained by Ashley Creek, which flows to the south through Potts Ridge to Blue Mountain Lake, a reservoir on the Petit Jean River, an east-flowing tributary of the Arkansas River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 132 people, 55 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.2 /km2. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 24.0 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 55 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $16,500, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,481. There were 5.6% of families and 19.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.5% of under eighteens and 3.8% of those over 64.

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Booneville, Arkansas

Booneville is a city in Logan County, Arkansas, United States and the county seat of its southern district. Located in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, the city is one of the oldest in western Arkansas. The city's economy was first based upon the railroad and Arkansas State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. It has developed a diverse economy of small businesses and light industry. Booneville's population was 3,990 at the 2010 census.

Booneville supports a community center, a senior-citizens center, a community hospital, a municipal airport, and new school facilities. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoors activities are readily available in nearby national forests and state parks.

Naming
The city was founded in 1828 when Walter Cauthron, an early explorer of the Arkansas Territory, built a log cabin and store along the Petit Jean River. By some accounts, he intended to name the community as "Bonneville" for friend Benjamin Bonneville, but the spelling and name were later changed. Another theory is that the name was to honor Daniel Boone, a friend of the Logan family for whom the county is named.

2008 explosion of meat-packing plant
On March 23, 2008, A fire set off multiple explosions at the Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Booneville. According to local authorities the explosions caused an ammonia gas leak that forced 180 people from their homes. There were no reported injuries of the accident. The fire was reportedly started from an accident caused by welders doing repairs on fans in a freezer section. The Cargill Meat plant was the towns largest employer at the time of the explosions.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 sqmi, all land.

Booneville is near Blue Mountain Lake, a lake popular for fishing, boating, and swimming. Five United States Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas are available for public lake access. At the east end of the lake, the Blue Mountain Wildlife Demonstration Area is a world-class bird-dog field area. This area also hosts visitors interested in hiking, birding, and mountain bike riding.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,809 people, 1,439 households, and 855 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 4,117 people, 1,619 households, and 1,109 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,010.0 PD/sqmi. The 1,863 housing units averaged 457.0 per square mile (176.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.62% White, 0.05% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. About 0.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,619 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were not families. About 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48, and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was distributed as 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,627, and for a family was $31,012. Males had a median income of $25,238 versus $20,092 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,076. About 13.1% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
From its early days, Booneville has supported education. In 1874, as a response to needs for higher learning in western Arkansas, the Fort Smith District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, authorized the establishment of the Fort Smith District High School in Booneville, 40 miles to the west. Local church members donated the land, building materials, and labor. The school, located on South College Street, was to be supported by student tuition fees. Students came from towns all over western Arkansas to board with Booneville families and attend a school that offered an advanced curriculum, including Latin, German, advanced mathematics, literature, and music. The school functioned until the early 1900s.

After the school closed, a group of residents and business leaders formed the Booneville Education Association and acquired 9 acre of land in the northwest part of town. The new school was called the Booneville Co-Educational Institute and also offered a more advanced curriculum than the public school around. Graduates were admitted as sophomores at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

In 1920, state funds were made available for the support of public high schools and the school's property was transferred to the Booneville School District. The building continued to be used as the city's high school until a new building was built in 1929. The old Co-Educational Institute building was used as the Booneville elementary school for several decades after that.

Transportation
The city is located at the intersection of Highway 23 (commonly known as the "Pig Trail") and Highway 10. Both routes are designated as Arkansas Scenic Byways near Booneville. Highway 217 also runs north and south from the city.

Rights-of-way for downtown city streets dedicated during the original town plan are wider than in most communities.

Water/wastewater
The city of Booneville owns the Booneville Water Department, which treats and distributes potable water from Lake Booneville to the residents and commercial users of the city in accordance with Arkansas Department of Health regulations.

The Booneville Water Department also collects and treats wastewater in accordance with a Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued and administrated by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Treated effluent is discharged to Booneville Creek, ultimately draining to the Arkansas River.

Notable people

 * Dizzy and Daffy Dean, Major League Baseball (MLB) players and brothers, were born in the small community of Lucas, 14 mi west of Booneville.
 * Kimberly Foster, television and movie actor, is best known for her role as Michelle Stevens in the later seasons of the primetime soap opera Dallas.
 * Elizabeth Ward Gracen was Miss America 1982 and an actress on Highlander: The Series.
 * John P. McConnell was chief of staff of the United States Air Force from February 1, 1965, to July 31, 1969.
 * Floyd Speer, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, played MLB from April 25, 1943, to May 3, 1944. He is buried in the Carolan Community Cemetery.
 * Aaron Lee Ward, former Baseball player and member of the New York Yankees first World Series championship team 1923
 * Paul X. Williams, a federal judge for the Western District of Arkansas, was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Caulksville, Arkansas

Caulksville is a town in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 213 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 km2, of which 3.5 km2 is land and 0.74% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 233 people, 97 households, and 67 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.6 /km2. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 29.5 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 96.14% White, 1.72% Black or African American, 1.29% Native American, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 97 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $30,729 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,428. About 13.9% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.6% of those 65 or over.

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Magazine, Arkansas

Magazine is a city in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 847 at the 2010 census. The city is named for nearby Mount Magazine.

2010 State Football Champions.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 915 people, 347 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 549.6 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 236.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, 0.66% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 347 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,438, and the median income for a family was $31,534. Males had a median income of $23,182 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,441. About 13.8% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education of elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Magazine School District, which leads students to graduate from J. D. Leftwich High School.

Notable people

 * Jack Fleck—The winner of the 1955 U.S. Open golf tournament makes his home here.
 * Elmo M. Haney—World War I and World War II Marine.

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Morrison Bluff, Arkansas

Morrison Bluff is a town in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census and an estimated 81 in 2017.

Geography
Morrison Bluff is located in northern Logan County and is bordered to the north by an arm of Lake Dardanelle, an impoundment on the Arkansas River. State Highway 109 passes through the town, leading south 2 mi to Scranton and north across the Arkansas River 5 mi to U.S. Route 64 at a point 4 mi west of Clarksville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Morrison Bluff has a total area of 3.4 sqkm, of which 0.04 sqkm, or 1.18%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 29 households, and 18 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.0 /km2. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 11.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 94.59% White, 4.05% Black or African American, and 1.35% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $78,750, and the median income for a family was $91,875. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $56,436, which is the highest per capita income in the state. There were no families and 4.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Scranton School District. The district's comprehensive high school is Scranton High School.

title: Morrison Bluff, Arkansas