Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City: Town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
About
Arkansas City is a town located in the county of Desha in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 366. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 315 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Arkansas City
| Population : | 315 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Desha County |
| Postal code : | 71630 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 135 feet / 41 meters |
| Capital city : | Arkansas City is capital of Desha County |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 05:42:11 (26th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -16.19% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Arkansas City is located at 33°36'31"N 91°12'24"W (33.6087200, -91.2067800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Arkansas City decreased by 16.19% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 366 | - | census |
| 2011 | 360 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 356 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 351 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 341 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 334 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 331 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 327 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 319 | -2.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 315 | -1.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,664 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,895 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,262 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,895 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.3% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,826 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,394 |
Arkansas City zip code is 71630.
County name: Desha, County
fips: 05041
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,394 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $153,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,181 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $442 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $649 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 143 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,819 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,331 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,812 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 885,940 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,783 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,397 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,585 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,678 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 559 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,644 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 228,441 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,691 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,067 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,205 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 456 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,001 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,768 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 26.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 944.98 |
People born in Arkansas City (3)
People born in Arkansas City, including sprinter Maxie Parks, murderer Sam Shockley, football and basketball player and coach Vernon Haynes, .
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Schools in Arkansas City
College & universities near Arkansas City, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175607 | Delta Beauty College | Greenville (MS) | 38703 |
| 175616 | Delta State University | Cleveland (MS) | 38733 |
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Arkansas City, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Arkansas City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City Post Office | Arkansas City (AR) | 71630 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Arkansas City , Kansas city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States with a population of 11,669 people.
Other cities in Desha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Desha County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,452 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Dumas | 3,959 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| McGehee | 3,599 | City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States |
| Mitchellville | 327 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Reed | 146 | Location in Arkansas |
