Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Lawrence County and the state of Arkansas


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Arkansas
subdivision_name2 = Lawrence
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area_total_km2 = 30
area_total_sq_mi = 11.6
area_land_km2 = 30
area_land_sq_mi = 11.6
area_water_km2 = 0
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elevation_ft = 269
elevation_m = 82
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4925
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population_density_km2 = 164.2
population_density_sq_mi = 424.6
timezone = Central (CST)
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longd = 90 |longm = 57 |longs = 25 |longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 72476
area_code = 870
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blank_info = 05-72890
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Walnut Ridge is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence CountyGR|6. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist College is in nearby College City.

Geography

Walnut Ridge is located at coor dms|36|4|21|N|90|57|25|W|city (36.072547, -90.956865)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30.0 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,925 people, 2,065 households, and 1,305 families residing in the city. The population density was 425.5 people per square mile (164.4/km²). There were 2,283 housing units at an average density of 197.3/sq mi (76.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,065 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,953, and the median income for a family was $36,735. Males had a median income of $27,458 versus $20,169 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,974. About 10.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives & residents

* General James T. Conway - 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps
* Washboard Sam - blues musician
* Milt Yarberry - gunfighter, first Town Marshal of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Transportation

*Walnut Ridge (Amtrak station)

References

External links

* [http://refillsite.mckesson.com/rx/SEXTONPHARMACY.html Sexton Drugs (Pharmacy)]
* [http://www.thetd.com The Times Dispatch (Weekly Newspaper Serving Walnut Ridge and Lawrence County)]
* [http://www.wbcoll.edu Williams Baptist College Official website]
* Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=917 Walnut Ridge (Lawrence County)]
* [http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2636 Article about The Beatles' 1964 visits to Walnut Ridge]
* [http://www.jrrogers.com Home of State Representative J.R. Rogers]