Columbia County, Arkansas

Columbia County
Columbia County
U.S. county
	Columbia County Courthouse in Magnolia
	Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
	Arkansas's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 33°14′28″N 93°13′06″W / 33.241111111111°N 93.218333333333°W
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
Founded	December 17, 1852
Named for	Christopher Columbus
Seat	Magnolia
Largest city	Magnolia
Area
• Total	767 sq mi (1,990 km2)
• Land	766 sq mi (1,980 km2)
• Water	0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1%%
Population (2010)
• Total	24,552
• Estimate (2019)	23,457
• Density	32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	www.countyofcolumbia.org

Coordinates: 33°14′28″N 93°13′06″W / 33.24111°N 93.21833°W / 33.24111; -93.21833

Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,552.^[1] The county seat is Magnolia.^[2] The county was formed on December 17, 1852, and was named for Christopher Columbus. The Magnolia, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Columbia County.

Geography[]

Columbia County Veterans Memorial on courthouse lawn in Magnolia

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 767 square miles (1,990 km²), of which 766 square miles (1,980 km²) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) (0.1%) is water.^[3] Columbia County is in South Arkansas. Columbia County, along with Union County, is home to the largest Bromine reserve in the United States.

flows through Columbia County from its origin in Nevada County southward into Webster Parish, Louisiana, before emptying into .

Adjacent counties[]

Nevada County (north)
Ouachita County (northeast)
Union County (east)
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana (southeast)
Webster Parish, Louisiana (south)
Lafayette County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1860	12,449		—
1870	11,397		−8.5%
1880	14,090		23.6%
1890	19,893		41.2%
1900	22,077		11.0%
1910	23,820		7.9%
1920	27,670		16.2%
1930	27,320		−1.3%
1940	29,822		9.2%
1950	28,770		−3.5%
1960	26,400		−8.2%
1970	25,952		−1.7%
1980	26,644		2.7%
1990	25,691		��3.6%
2000	25,603		−0.3%
2010	24,552		−4.1%
2019 (est.)	23,457	^[4]	−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790–1960^[6] 1900–1990^[7] 1990–2000^[8] 2010–2016^[1]

Age pyramid Columbia County^[9]

As of the 2000 census,^[10] there were 25,603 people, 9,981 households, and 6,747 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 11,566 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.08% White, 36.06% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,981 households, out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 29.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% 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 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 12.30% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,640, and the median income for a family was $36,271. Males had a median income of $31,313 versus $20,099 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,322. About 15.80% of families and 21.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 20.00% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation[]

Gazebo at Columbia County Courthouse

Major highways[]

U.S. Highway 79
U.S. Highway 82
U.S. Highway 371
Highway 19
Highway 98
Highway 160
Future Interstate 69

Airports[]

Magnolia Municipal Airport is a public-use airport in Columbia County. It is owned by the city of Magnolia and located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of its central business district.^[11]

Government[]

Over the past few election cycles Columbia County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2020) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

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Presidential elections results

Communities[]

Cities[]

Magnolia (county seat)

Towns[]

Unincorporated community[]

Townships[]

Townships in Columbia County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Columbia County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. ^[13]^[14]

Emerson (Emerson)
McNeil (McNeil)
Magnolia (Magnolia)
Taylor (Taylor)
Village
Waldo (Waldo)

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
^ Based on 2000 census data
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for AGO PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 11 February 2010.
^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
^ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Columbia County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2014.

External links[]

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

[QF-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2014.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[GR1-3] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.

[USCensusEst2018-4] "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 25, 2015.

[7] Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 25, 2015.

[9] Based on 2000 census data

[GR8-10] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.

[11] FAA Airport Form 5010 for AGO PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 11 February 2010.

[DL-12] "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.

[13] 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Columbia County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.

[14] "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2014.

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Year	GOP	Dem	Others
2020	63.8% 5,500	32.7% 2,814	3.5% 302
2016	61.39% 5,456	35.33% 3,140	3.27% 291
2012	61.24% 5,790	37.62% 3,557	1.14% 108
2008	61.32% 5,861	37.18% 3,554	1.50% 143
2004	57.82% 5,729	41.46% 4,108	0.73% 72
2000	53.92% 5,018	43.01% 4,003	3.07% 286
1996	37.59% 3,376	52.66% 4,730	9.75% 876
1992	37.70% 3,702	48.35% 4,747	13.95% 1,370
1988	59.27% 5,810	37.81% 3,706	2.92% 286
1984	63.45% 6,526	35.78% 3,680	0.77% 79
1980	52.76% 5,259	44.60% 4,445	2.64% 263
1976	47.63% 4,287	52.31% 4,708	0.07% 6
1972	72.30% 5,801	27.33% 2,193	0.36% 29
1968	23.24% 1,916	30.16% 2,487	46.60% 3,843
1964	53.22% 4,009	46.26% 3,485	0.52% 39
1960	42.32% 2,372	43.30% 2,427	14.38% 806
1956	43.42% 2,342	52.74% 2,845	3.84% 207
1952	36.44% 1,931	63.39% 3,359	0.17% 9
1948	7.28% 217	59.98% 1,788	32.74% 976
1944	15.49% 394	84.35% 2,145	0.16% 4
1940	6.15% 149	93.72% 2,270	0.12% 3
1936	3.35% 64	96.65% 1,847	0.00% 0
1932	3.38% 85	96.22% 2,420	0.40% 10
1928	26.03% 617	73.92% 1,752	0.04% 1
1924	19.50% 350	76.99% 1,382	3.51% 63
1920	29.29% 857	70.13% 2,052	0.58% 17
1916	25.80% 721	74.20% 2,074	0.00% 0
1912	20.61% 340	66.73% 1,101	12.67% 209
1908	33.21% 817	65.57% 1,613	1.22% 30
1904	27.29% 554	71.18% 1,445	1.53% 31
1900	29.39% 606	69.84% 1,440	0.78% 16
1896	19.84% 537	79.76% 2,159	0.41% 11

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County seat: Magnolia
Cities	Magnolia McNeil Taylor Waldo
Town	Emerson
Unincorporated communities	Atlanta Box Springs Calhoun Calhoun Junction Experiment Jefferson Lumber Village
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