St. Francis County, Arkansas

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Not to be confused with St. Francis, Arkansas.
Saint Francis County
U.S. county
St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, Arkansas.
St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Map of Arkansas highlighting Saint Francis 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°01′36″N 90°42′15″W / 35.026666666667°N 90.704166666667°W / 35.026666666667; -90.704166666667
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 13, 1827
Named forSt. Francis River
SeatForrest City
Largest cityForrest City
Area
 • Total643 sq mi (1,670 km2)
 • Land635 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water7.7 sq mi (20 km2)  1.2%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total28,258
 • Estimate 
(2019)
24,994
 • Density44/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st

St. Francis County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,258.[1] The county seat is Forrest City.[2]

St. Francis County comprises the Forrest City, Arkansas Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Memphis-Forrest City, TN-MS-AR Combined Statistical Area.

A portion of St. Francis County is represented in the Arkansas State Senate by the Republican .

History[]

The county was formed on October 13, 1827, and named for the St. Francis River.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 643 square miles (1,670 km2), of which 635 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 7.7 square miles (20 km2) (1.2%) is water.[3]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18301,505—
18402,49966.0%
18504,47979.2%
18608,67293.6%
18706,714−22.6%
18808,38924.9%
189013,54361.4%
190017,15726.7%
191022,54831.4%
192028,38525.9%
193033,39417.6%
194036,0437.9%
195036,8412.2%
196033,303−9.6%
197030,799−7.5%
198030,8580.2%
199028,497−7.7%
200029,3292.9%
201028,258−3.7%
2019 (est.)24,994[4]−11.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid St. Francis County[9]

As of the 2010 census, there were 28,258 people living in the county. 51.9% were Black or African American, 44.2% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% of some other race and 1.5% of two or more races. 4.1% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the 2000 census,[10] there were 29,329 people, 10,043 households, and 7,230 families living in the county. The population density was 18/km2 (46/mi2). There were 11,242 housing units at an average density of 7/km2 (18/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 48.36% White, 49.01% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 4.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,043 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.90% were married couples living together, 20.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.90% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 105.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,146, and the median income for a family was $30,324. Males had a median income of $28,389 versus $20,578 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,483. About 23.10% of families and 27.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.70% of those under age 18 and 23.10% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure[]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex, Forrest City is in Forrest City.[11][12]

Owing to its large Black plurality, in presidential elections, St. Francis County generally votes Democratic. It has voted Democratic in every election since 1896, other than 1900 (William McKinley), 1908 (William Howard Taft), 1968 (George Wallace), 1972 (Richard Nixon landslide), and 1984 (Ronald Reagan landslide).

Presidential election results

Communities[]

Cities[]

Towns[]

Townships[]

Townships in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [14][15]

Notable people[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  9. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. ^ "Forrest City city, Arkansas[permanent dead link]." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 1, 2011.
  12. ^ "FCI Forrest City Medium Contact Information." Federal Bureau of Prisons. Retrieved on May 1, 2011. "FCI FORREST CITY MEDIUM FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION 1400 DALE BUMPERS ROAD FORREST CITY, AR 72335"
  13. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  14. ^ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): St. Francis County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  15. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2014.

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Coordinates: 35°01′36″N 90°42′15″W / 35.02667°N 90.70417°W / 35.02667; -90.70417

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