Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Not to be confused with Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
County
County of Hot Spring

Hot Spring County Courthouse, Malvern.
Map of Arkansas highlighting Hot Spring County
Location in the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location in the U.S.
Founded November 2, 1829
Seat Malvern
Largest city Malvern
Area
 • Total 622 sq mi (1,611 km2)
 • Land 615 sq mi (1,593 km2)
 • Water 7.0 sq mi (18 km2), 1.1%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 33,426
 • Density 54/sq mi (21/km²)
ZIP code(s) 71901, 71913, 71921, 71923, 71929, 71933, 71941, 71943, 71964, 72084, 72104, 72167
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5

Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,923.[1] The county seat is Malvern.[2] Hot Spring County was formed on November 2, 1829, from a portion of Clark County. It was named for the hot springs at Hot Springs, Arkansas, which were within its boundaries until Garland County was formed in 1874. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Hot Spring County comprises the Malvern, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Hot Springs-Malvern, AR Combined Statistical Area.

Hot Spring County is represented in the Arkansas State Senate by Republican Alan Clark, a Hot Springs businessman. In the Arkansas House of Representatives, it is represented by a Republican as well, Laurie Rushing, a real estate broker from Hot Springs.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 622 square miles (1,610 km2), of which 615 square miles (1,590 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) (1.1%) is water.[3]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1830458—
18401,907316.4%
18503,60989.3%
18605,63556.1%
18705,8774.3%
18807,77532.3%
189011,60349.2%
190012,7489.9%
191015,02217.8%
192017,78418.4%
193018,1051.8%
194018,9164.5%
195022,18117.3%
196021,893−1.3%
197021,9630.3%
198026,81922.1%
199026,115−2.6%
200030,35316.2%
201032,9238.5%
Est. 201533,426[4]1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2015[1]
Age pyramid Hot Spring County[9]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 30,353 people, 12,004 households, and 8,834 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile (19/km²). There were 13,384 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.33% White, 10.26% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,004 households out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,543, and the median income for a family was $37,077. Males had a median income of $27,800 versus $19,461 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,216. About 10.30% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.00% of those under age 18 and 14.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated community

Townships

Townships in Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [11][12]

Source:[13]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  7. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  9. ↑ Based on 2000 census data
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. ↑ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Hot Spring County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  12. ↑ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.

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