Stone County, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Stone County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Arkansas
. As of 2010, the population was 12,394. The county seat
is Mountain View
. The county was formed on April 21, 1873, and named for the natural stone formations in the area. It is a dry county
, meaning that the sale of alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited.
Stone County is home to the famous Blanchard Springs Caverns
, a three-level system of still-developing caves administered by the United States Forest Service
. The area is also widely known — particularly in Mountain View — as a cultural center of music and crafts associated with the Ozark Mountains
region. The Ozark Folk Center
is a unique state park located in Mountain View that works to preserve the region's culture.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 11,499 people, 4,768 households, and 3,461 families residing in the county. The population density
was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 5,715 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White
, 0.08% Black
or African American
, 0.77% Native American
, 0.05% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.15% from other races
, and 1.64% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,768 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.30% were married couples
living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 28.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,209, and the median income for a family was $28,009. Males had a median income of $20,904 versus $16,118 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,134. About 14.10% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.20% of those under age 18 and 12.10% 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 2010, the population was 12,394. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Mountain View
Mountain View, Arkansas
Mountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 2,998. The town's name comes from its location in a valley surrounded by the eastern Ozark...
. The county was formed on April 21, 1873, and named for the natural stone formations in the area. It is a dry county
Dry county
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...
, meaning that the sale of alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited.
Stone County is home to the famous Blanchard Springs Caverns
Blanchard Springs Caverns
Blanchard Springs Caverns is a cave system located in the Ozark National Forest in Stone County in northern Arkansas, 2 miles off Highway 14 a short distance north of Mountain View. Blanchard Springs Caverns is a three-level cave system, two of which are open for guided tours. The Dripstone Trail...
, a three-level system of still-developing caves administered by the United States Forest Service
United States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass...
. The area is also widely known — particularly in Mountain View — as a cultural center of music and crafts associated with the Ozark Mountains
The Ozarks
The Ozarks are a physiographic and geologic highland region of the central United States. It covers much of the southern half of Missouri and an extensive portion of northwestern and north central Arkansas...
region. The Ozark Folk Center
Ozark Folk Center
The Ozark Folk Center is an Arkansas living history state park located in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas dedicated to preserving and presenting Ozark cultural heritage and tradition to the public.- History :...
is a unique state park located in Mountain View that works to preserve the region's culture.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 609.43 square miles (1,578.4 km²), of which 606.59 square miles (1,571.1 km²) (or 99.53%) is land and 2.84 square miles (7.4 km²) (or 0.47%) is water.Major highways
Highway 5
Highway 9
Highway 14
Highway 58
Highway 66
Highway 87
Highway 263
Adjacent counties
- Baxter CountyBaxter County, ArkansasBaxter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is in the northern part of the state, and shares a border with Missouri. It is commonly referred to as the Twin Lakes Area because it is bordered by two of Arkansas' largest lakes, Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake...
(northwest) - Izard County (northeast)
- Independence County (east)
- Cleburne County (south)
- Van Buren County (southwest)
- Searcy County (west)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 11,499 people, 4,768 households, and 3,461 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 5,715 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.77% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.64% from two or more races. 1.08% 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 4,768 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 28.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $22,209, and the median income for a family was $28,009. Males had a median income of $20,904 versus $16,118 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 county was $14,134. About 14.10% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.20% of those under age 18 and 12.10% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated Cities and towns
- Fifty-SixFifty-Six, ArkansasFifty-Six is a city in Stone County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 163.-Geography:The community was named for School District No. 56...
- Mountain ViewMountain View, ArkansasMountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 2,998. The town's name comes from its location in a valley surrounded by the eastern Ozark...
Townships
- Arbana (small part of Mountain ViewMountain View, ArkansasMountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 2,998. The town's name comes from its location in a valley surrounded by the eastern Ozark...
) - Blue Mountain (most of Mountain ViewMountain View, ArkansasMountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 2,998. The town's name comes from its location in a valley surrounded by the eastern Ozark...
) - Bryan
- Farris
- Flag
- Franklin
- Harris (small part of Mountain ViewMountain View, ArkansasMountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 2,998. The town's name comes from its location in a valley surrounded by the eastern Ozark...
) - Jones
- Liberty
- Locust Grove
- Marcella
- Northwest (Fifty-SixFifty-Six, ArkansasFifty-Six is a city in Stone County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 163.-Geography:The community was named for School District No. 56...
) - Optimus
- Red River
- Red Stripe
- Richwoods
- Roasting Ear
- Smart
- Sylamore
- Timbo
- Turkey Creek
- Union
- Washington
- Wilson