Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Arkadelphia, Arkansas | |
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 An Arkadelphia watertower seen from Interstate 30 | |
 Location in Clark County and the state of Arkansas | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.3 sq mi (19.1 km2) |
| • Land | 7.3 sq mi (19 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 10,833 |
| • Density | 1,494.8/sq mi (571.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 71923, 71998, 71999 |
| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-01870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0076188 |
| Website | www.cityofarkadelphia.com |
Arkadelphia is a city in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 10,548.[1] The city is the county seat of Clark County.Template:GR The city is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Two universities, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, are located there.
Geography
Arkadelphia is located at 34°7′19″N 93°3′58″W / 34.12194°N 93.06611°W (34.121920, -93.066178).Template:GR According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.1 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (19.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 10,912 people, 3,865 households, and 2,187 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,486.2 people per square mile (574.0/km²). There were 4,216 housing units at an average density of 574.2/sq mi (221.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.98% White, 26.51% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.35% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,865 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87. 2.23 percent of the people are inbred.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.1% under the age of 18, 32.9% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,651, and the median income for a family was $42,479. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $19,459 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,268. 23.2% of the population and 19.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government
The City of Arkadelphia operates under the City Manager form of government. There is a seven member city council known as the board of directors who appoint the City Manager. Five members of the board are elected via ward. Two of the members are elected at large, one of which is the Mayor position.
Etymology
The site was settled in about 1809 by John Hemphill, operator of a nearby salt works, Arkansas's first industry. It was known as Blakelytown until 1839, when the settlement adopted its present name of Arkadelphia. The city's name Arkadelphia was likely formed by combining Ark- from the state's name Arkansas and adelphia from the Greek meaning brother/place.[1].
Recreation
Hiking through the Ouachita National Forest is a popular pastime around Arkadelphia.[citation needed] The DeGray Lake State Park has camping, water sports, golf, and hiking. Fishing is also popular.[citation needed] Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is a water park open during the summer months. But in actuality all of these activites are increadibly boring and Arkadelphia is a really dull place.
Notable former or present citizens
- Trent Bryant - cornerback for the NFL's Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- Cliff Harris - safety for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Arthur Hodges (deceased) - first person in the county executed by electric chair.
- W. Francis McBeth - first Composer Laureate of Arkansas.
- Beth Moore - Biblical scholar; founder of Living Proof Ministries.
- Terry Nelson - tight end for the Los Angeles Rams.
- Bob C. Riley (deceased) -- former lieutenant governor of Arkansas.
- Jerry Thomasson (deceased) -- former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and two-time Republican candidate for Arkansas attorney general.
- Kevin Williams - defensive tackle for the NFL team the Minnesota Vikings.
Transportation
References
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas" (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. June 21, 2006. Retrieved November 15, 2006.
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External links
- Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce
- City of Arkadelphia
- Arkadelphia Public Schools
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Arkadelphia (Clark County)
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