Elm Springs, Arkansas

Elm Springs is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,044.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,044 people, 385 households, and 296 families residing in the city. The population density is 106.9/km² (276.9/mi²). There are 410 housing units at an average density of 42.0 persons/km² (108.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.58% White, 0.38% African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.49% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 4.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 385 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% are married couples living together, 4.7% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 23.1% are non-families. 17.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the city the population is spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,703, and the median income for a family is $45,536. Males have a median income of $30,550 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,551. 12.5% of the population and 8.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.8% are under the age of 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older.