Faulkner County, Arkansas

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Faulkner County
U.S. county
Faulkner County Courthouse
Faulkner County Courthouse
Flag of Faulkner County
Flag
Official seal of Faulkner County
Seal
Map of Arkansas highlighting Faulkner County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°09′36″N 92°18′49″W / 35.16°N 92.313611111111°W / 35.16; -92.313611111111
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedApril 12, 1873
Named forSanford Faulkner
SeatConway
Largest cityConway
Area
 • Total664 sq mi (1,720 km2)
 • Land648 sq mi (1,680 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  2.4%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total113,237
 • Estimate 
(2019)
126,007
 • Density170/sq mi (66/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.faulknercounty.org

Faulkner County is located in the Central Arkansas region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 113,237, making it the fifth most populous of Arkansas's 75 counties.[1] The county seat and largest city is Conway.[2] Faulkner County was created on April 12, 1873, one of nine counties formed during Reconstruction, and is named for Arkansas Militia Colonel Sandy Faulkner, a popular figure in the state at the time.

Located at the intersection of the Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley, the county was sparsely populated for much of its early years. Largely a county of rural settlements, growth came slowly following the Civil War and Reconstruction. The college known today as University of Central Arkansas was established in 1907, but population continued to grow slowly. The growth of Little Rock and the construction of Interstate 40 have made Conway and other parts of Faulkner County into bedroom communities for the state capitol. Today Faulkner County is included in the Central Arkansas metro area, with Conway as a principal city.

History[]

Eponym[]

Faulkner County was formed from parts of Conway and Pulaski counties on April 12, 1873, and is named after Colonel Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner[3] who was the composer of the popular fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler".

Geography[]

Lake Conway

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 664 square miles (1,720 km2), of which 648 square miles (1,680 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) (2.4%) is water.[4]

Major highways[]

  • I-40 (AR).svg Interstate 40
  • US 64.svg U.S. Highway 64
  • US 65.svg U.S. Highway 65
  • Arkansas 25.svg Highway 25
  • Arkansas 60.svg Highway 60
  • Arkansas 89.svg Highway 89
  • Arkansas 107.svg Highway 107

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
188012,786—
189018,34243.5%
190020,78013.3%
191023,70814.1%
192027,68116.8%
193028,3812.5%
194025,880−8.8%
195025,289−2.3%
196024,303−3.9%
197031,57229.9%
198046,19246.3%
199060,00629.9%
200086,01443.3%
2010113,23731.6%
2019 (est.)126,007[5]11.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid Faulkner County[10]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[11] there were 86,014 people, 31,882 households, and 22,444 families residing in the county. The population density was 133 people per square mile (51/km2). There were 34,546 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile (21/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.33% White, 8.48% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 31,882 households, out of which 35.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.60% under the age of 18, 15.30% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,204, and the median income for a family was $45,946. Males had a median income of $32,288 versus $24,428 for females. The per capita income for the county was $35,159.[12] About 7.90% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government[]

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

Presidential elections results

Education[]

Public education[]

Publicly funded education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by:

Private education[]

Privately funded education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by:

  • St. Joseph High School, Conway
  • Conway Christian School (Conway, Arkansas)

Communities[]

Cities[]

Towns[]

Townships[]

Townships in Faulkner 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 Faulkner County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [15][16]

Source:[17]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 124.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  10. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. ^ "Local Area Personal Incomes". Bureau of Economic Analysis. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  14. ^ http://geoelections.free.fr/. Retrieved January 13, 2021. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Faulkner County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  16. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  17. ^ "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.

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Coordinates: 35°09′36″N 92°18′49″W / 35.16000°N 92.31361°W / 35.16000; -92.31361

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