Lawrence County, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Lawrence County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Arkansas
. As of 2010, the population was 17,415. The county seat
is Walnut Ridge
. Lawrence County is Arkansas's second county, formed on January 15, 1815, and named for Captain James Lawrence
who fought in the War of 1812
. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county
.
of 2000, there were 17,774 people, 7,108 households, and 5,011 families residing in the county. The population density
was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 8,085 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.78% White
, 0.44% Black
or African American
, 0.57% Native American
, 0.05% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.12% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 7,108 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,139, and the median income for a family was $32,163. Males had a median income of $26,288 versus $18,518 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,785. About 13.90% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. As of 2010, the population was 17,415. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents...
. Lawrence County is Arkansas's second county, formed on January 15, 1815, and named for Captain James Lawrence
James Lawrence
James Lawrence was an American naval officer. During the War of 1812, he commanded the USS Chesapeake in a single-ship action against HMS Shannon...
who fought in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county
Dry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 592.34 square miles (1,534.2 km²), of which 586.57 square miles (1,519.2 km²) (or 99.03%) is land and 5.78 square miles (15 km²) (or 0.98%) is water.List Of Highways
- U.S. 63 Business
- U.S. 67 Business
U.S. 412
Highway 25
Highway 34
Highway 90
Highway 91
Highway 115
Highway 117- Highway 117 Spur
- Highway 228
Highway 230
Highway 361
Adjacent counties
- Randolph County (north)
- Greene County (east)
- Craighead CountyCraighead County, ArkansasCraighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,443. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Craighead County is Arkansas's 58th county, formed on February 19, 1859, and named for state Senator Thomas...
(southeast) - Jackson County (south)
- Independence County (southwest)
- Sharp CountySharp County, Arkansas-External links:*...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 17,774 people, 7,108 households, and 5,011 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 8,085 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.78% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.44% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.57% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.05% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 7,108 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,139, and the median income for a family was $32,163. Males had a median income of $26,288 versus $18,518 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $13,785. About 13.90% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 20.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
|
Imboden, Arkansas Imboden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 684 at the 2000 census. It is named after a family of settlers.- History :The community was first settled around 1828 and was incorporated in 1887.... Lynn, Arkansas Lynn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 315 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lynn is located at .... Minturn, Arkansas Minturn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Minturn is located at .... Portia, Arkansas Portia is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 483 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Portia is located at .... |
Powhatan, Arkansas Powhatan is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. The population was 50 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Powhatan is located at .... Ravenden, Arkansas Ravenden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 511 at the 2000 census.Spring River flows near Ravenden. Spring River originates at Mammoth Spring, AR, its flow coming from a very large spring there. Spring River flows into Black River near Black Rock, AR.U.S.... Sedgwick, Arkansas Sedgwick is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.-History:Sedgwick was named after John Sedgwick, who was a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Demographics:... |
Smithville, Arkansas Smithville is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 73 at the 2000 census.-History:Euro-American settlers first came to the area of Smithville in 1808.... Strawberry, Arkansas Strawberry is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Strawberry is located at .... Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents... |
Townships
- Annieville
- Ashland (MinturnMinturn, ArkansasMinturn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Minturn is located at ....
) - Black River
- Black Rock (most of Black RockBlack Rock, ArkansasBlack Rock is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. The population was 717 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Black Rock is located at ....
) - Boas (HoxieHoxie, ArkansasHoxie is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,817 at the 2000 census. Hoxie lies immediately south of Walnut Ridge.-Geography:Hoxie is located at ....
, part of Walnut RidgeWalnut Ridge, ArkansasWalnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents...
) - Cash
- Campbell (College CityCollege City, ArkansasCollege City is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. It is the site of Williams Baptist College, a four-year liberal arts college.-Geography:College City is located at ....
, most of Walnut RidgeWalnut Ridge, ArkansasWalnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents...
) - Dent (ImbodenImboden, ArkansasImboden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 684 at the 2000 census. It is named after a family of settlers.- History :The community was first settled around 1828 and was incorporated in 1887....
) - Duty (PortiaPortia, ArkansasPortia is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 483 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Portia is located at ....
, small part of Black RockBlack Rock, ArkansasBlack Rock is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. The population was 717 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Black Rock is located at ....
) - Eaton
- Flat Creek
- Jesup
- Lawrence
- Marion (AliciaAlicia, ArkansasAlicia is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alicia is located at ....
) - Morgan (LynnLynn, ArkansasLynn is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 315 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lynn is located at ....
) - Promised Land (SedgwickSedgwick, ArkansasSedgwick is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.-History:Sedgwick was named after John Sedgwick, who was a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Demographics:...
) - Reeds Creek (StrawberryStrawberry, ArkansasStrawberry is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Strawberry is located at ....
) - Richwoods (small part of Walnut RidgeWalnut Ridge, ArkansasWalnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents...
) - Spring River (small part of RavendenRavenden, ArkansasRavenden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 511 at the 2000 census.Spring River flows near Ravenden. Spring River originates at Mammoth Spring, AR, its flow coming from a very large spring there. Spring River flows into Black River near Black Rock, AR.U.S....
) - Strawberry (SmithvilleSmithville, ArkansasSmithville is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 73 at the 2000 census.-History:Euro-American settlers first came to the area of Smithville in 1808....
) - Thacker (most of RavendenRavenden, ArkansasRavenden is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 511 at the 2000 census.Spring River flows near Ravenden. Spring River originates at Mammoth Spring, AR, its flow coming from a very large spring there. Spring River flows into Black River near Black Rock, AR.U.S....
)