Bald Knob, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Bald Knob is a city in White County
, Arkansas
, United States
. The population was 3,210 at the 2000 census
. Located at the intersection of two of the state's natural regions, Bald Knob is often promoted as "where the Ozarks meet the Delta
". Bald Knob is also a leading strawberry producer in the state, known for its yearly Strawberry Fest held during Mother's Day
weekend. It was once known as the leading strawberry producer in the world. Bald Knob was established in 1881.
The Campbell-Chrisp House
, built in 1899, was designed by Charles L. Thompson
. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²), of which 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,210 people, 1,257 households, and 878 families residing in the city. The population density
was 715.5 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 311.0 per square mile (120.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White
, 6.07% Black
or African American
, 0.62% Native American
, 0.59% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 1.21% from other races
, and 1.56% from two or more races. 3.18% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,257 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples
living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,970, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,978 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $13,218. About 10.4% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.
White County, Arkansas
White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 77,076. The county seat is Searcy. White County is Arkansas's 31st county, formed on October 23, 1835, from portions of Independence, Jackson, and Pulaski counties and named for Hugh Lawson White, a...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,210 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
. Located at the intersection of two of the state's natural regions, Bald Knob is often promoted as "where the Ozarks meet the Delta
Arkansas Delta
The Arkansas Delta is one of the five natural regions of the state of Arkansas. It runs along the eastern border of the state next to the Mississippi River. It is part of the Mississippi River alluvial plain, itself part of the Mississippi embayment...
". Bald Knob is also a leading strawberry producer in the state, known for its yearly Strawberry Fest held during Mother's Day
Mother's Day (United States)
In the United States, Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well the positive contributions that they make to society....
weekend. It was once known as the leading strawberry producer in the world. Bald Knob was established in 1881.
Points of Interest
One point of interest in Bald Knob is Arkansas Traveler Hobbies, which is housed in the old Missouri Pacific Railroad depot at 400 E. Market Street. Antique passenger cars and an antique caboose are housed on the grounds and currently being restored. The hobby shop also houses a museum which chronicles the history of Bald Knob, the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and White County. Another attraction is the historic Knob Field, located just east of the Big Bald Knob Park.The Campbell-Chrisp House
Campbell-Chrisp House
The Campbell-Chrisp House in Bald Knob, Arkansas was built in 1899. It was designed by Charles Thompson in Colonial Revival and Romanesque style.It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1991....
, built in 1899, was designed by Charles L. Thompson
Charles L. Thompson
Charles L. Thompson and associates is an architectural group that has worked in Arkansas since the late 1800s and continues to this day, now as Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc.. This article is about Thompson's and associates work as part of one architectural group and its predecessor and...
. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
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.
Geography
Bald Knob is located at 35°18′42"N 91°34′12"W (35.311535, -91.569951).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²), of which 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,210 people, 1,257 households, and 878 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 715.5 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 311.0 per square mile (120.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.07% 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)
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, 0.62% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.59% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.56% from two or more races. 3.18% 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)
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of any race.
There were 1,257 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,970, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,978 versus $19,000 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 city was $13,218. About 10.4% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Bald Knob currently has one school district that provides education for grades k-12. The school's colors are blue, white, and gray; its mascot is the bulldog.External links
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Bald Knob (White County)