Calhoun County, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Calhoun County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Arkansas
. As of the 2010 census, the population is 5,368, ranking Calhoun County as the smallest in Arkansas by population http://argis.ualr.edu/2000Census_pdf/PopChar/00_pop_cty.pdf. The county seat
is Hampton
. Calhoun County is Arkansas's 55th county, formed on December 6, 1850, and named for John C. Calhoun
, a Vice President of the United States
.
The county is part of the Camden
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,744 people, 2,317 households, and 1,628 families residing in the county. The population density
was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,012 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.51% White
, 23.38% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.03% Asian
, 0.92% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,317 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples
living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $34,647. Males had a median income of $30,353 versus $17,452 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,555. About 13.20% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.
County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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 the 2010 census, the population is 5,368, ranking Calhoun County as the smallest in Arkansas by population http://argis.ualr.edu/2000Census_pdf/PopChar/00_pop_cty.pdf. The county seat
County seat
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is Hampton
Hampton, Arkansas
Hampton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.Hampton is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. Calhoun County is Arkansas's 55th county, formed on December 6, 1850, and named for John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
John Caldwell Calhoun was a leading politician and political theorist from South Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. Calhoun eloquently spoke out on every issue of his day, but often changed positions. Calhoun began his political career as a nationalist, modernizer, and proponent...
, a Vice President of the United States
Vice President of the United States
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.
The county is part of the Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Ouachita County in the southern part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. Long an area of American Indians villages, the French also made a permanent settlement here because of its advantageous location above the Ouachita River. According to 2007 Census...
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Camden micropolitan area
The Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas, anchored by the city of Camden....
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 632.54 square miles (1,638.3 km²), of which 628.27 square miles (1,627.2 km²) (or 99.32%) is land and 4.27 square miles (11.1 km²) (or 0.68%) is water.Major highways
U.S. Highway 79
U.S. Highway 167
U.S. Highway 278
Highway 4
Highway 160
Adjacent counties
- Dallas County (north)
- Cleveland County (northeast)
- Bradley CountyBradley County, ArkansasBradley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 14,683 in 2006. The county seat is Warren. Bradley County is Arkansas's 43rd county, formed on December 18, 1840, and named for Captain Hugh Bradley, who fought in the...
(east) - Union County (south)
- Ouachita County (west)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 5,744 people, 2,317 households, and 1,628 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,012 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.51% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 23.38% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.92% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 1.50% 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 2,317 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $34,647. Males had a median income of $30,353 versus $17,452 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,555. About 13.20% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- HamptonHampton, ArkansasHampton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.Hampton is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- HarrellHarrell, ArkansasHarrell is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Harrell is located at ....
- ThorntonThornton, ArkansasThornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 517 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Thornton is located at ....
- TinsmanTinsman, ArkansasTinsman is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 75 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Tinsman is located at ....
Townships
Note: Unlike most counties, Calhoun County has numbered townships instead of named townships.- Twp 1 (ThorntonThornton, ArkansasThornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 517 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Thornton is located at ....
) - Twp 2
- Twp 3 (TinsmanTinsman, ArkansasTinsman is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 75 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Tinsman is located at ....
) - Twp 4 HarrellHarrell, ArkansasHarrell is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Harrell is located at ....
) - Twp 5
- Twp 6
- Twp 7
- Twp 8 (part of HamptonHampton, ArkansasHampton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.Hampton is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
) - Twp 9 (most of HamptonHampton, ArkansasHampton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,579 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Calhoun County.Hampton is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
)