Marked Tree, Arkansas
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Marked Tree is a city in Poinsett County, Arkansas
in the United States
, along the St. Francis River
, at the mouth of the Little River. The population was 2,800 at the 2000 census
. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geologically, the area marks the southern end of the New Madrid Fault.
The city got its name from a tree located on the bank of the St. Francis River
until 1890 that had been slashed to mark a section of the river where Indians could walk about 120 yards (109.7 m) across land to reach the Little River and avoid paddling twelve miles (19 km) upstream. It is the only city in the world with that name.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which 2.3 square miles (6 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.85%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,800 people, 1,126 households, and 731 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,208.8 people per square mile (466.0/km²). There were 1,234 housing units at an average density of 532.7 per square mile (205.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 50.36% White
, 47.07% Black
or African American
, 0.11% Native American
, 0.29% Asian
, 1.25% from other races
, and 0.93% from two or more races. 2.07% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,126 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples
living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,591, and the median income for a family was $30,197. Males had a median income of $26,305 versus $19,602 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $11,867. About 25.6% of families and 32.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.
, with four distinct seasons. The summer months (late May to late September) are persistently hot (between 68 °F (20 °C) [20 °C] and 95 °F (35 °C) [35 °C]) and humid due to moisture encroaching from the Gulf of Mexico
. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent during some summers, but usually brief, lasting no longer than an hour. Early Autumn is pleasantly drier and mild, but can remain hot until late October. Abrupt but short-lived cold snaps are common. Late Autumn is rainy and colder, December being the third rainiest month of the year. Fall foliage becomes especially vibrant after the first frost, typically November, and lasts until early December. Winters are mild, but cold snaps can occur. The official all-time record low temperature was -13.0 °F (-25.0 °C), which occurred on December 24, 1963. Mild spells are sometimes warm with temperatures as high as 75 °F (23 °C) during January and February. Snowfall is not abundant but does occur during most winters. Spring often begins in late February or early March, following the onset of a sharp warmup. This season is also known as "severe weather season" due to the higher frequency of tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms producing winds greater than 58 mph (93 km/h). Average rainfall is slightly higher during the spring months (except November) than the rest of the year, but not
to any noticeable extent. Historically, April is the month with the highest frequency of tornadoes, though tornadoes have occurred every month of the year. Marked Tree is sunny approximately 64% of the time.
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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...
in the United States
United States
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, along the St. Francis River
St. Francis River
The Saint Francis River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, about long, in southeastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas in the United States...
, at the mouth of the Little River. The population was 2,800 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...
. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro is a city in and one of the two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. According to the 2010 US Census, the population of the city was 67,263. A college town, Jonesboro is the largest city in northeastern Arkansas and the fifth most populous city in the state...
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geologically, the area marks the southern end of the New Madrid Fault.
The city got its name from a tree located on the bank of the St. Francis River
St. Francis River
The Saint Francis River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, about long, in southeastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas in the United States...
until 1890 that had been slashed to mark a section of the river where Indians could walk about 120 yards (109.7 m) across land to reach the Little River and avoid paddling twelve miles (19 km) upstream. It is the only city in the world with that name.
Geography
Marked Tree is located at 35°31′48"N 90°25′3"W (35.530035, -90.417559).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which 2.3 square miles (6 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.85%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,800 people, 1,126 households, and 731 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,208.8 people per square mile (466.0/km²). There were 1,234 housing units at an average density of 532.7 per square mile (205.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 50.36% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 47.07% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.93% from two or more races. 2.07% 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 1,126 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,591, and the median income for a family was $30,197. Males had a median income of $26,305 versus $19,602 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $11,867. About 25.6% of families and 32.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 28.0% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
Marked Tree has a humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
, with four distinct seasons. The summer months (late May to late September) are persistently hot (between 68 °F (20 °C) [20 °C] and 95 °F (35 °C) [35 °C]) and humid due to moisture encroaching from the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
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. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent during some summers, but usually brief, lasting no longer than an hour. Early Autumn is pleasantly drier and mild, but can remain hot until late October. Abrupt but short-lived cold snaps are common. Late Autumn is rainy and colder, December being the third rainiest month of the year. Fall foliage becomes especially vibrant after the first frost, typically November, and lasts until early December. Winters are mild, but cold snaps can occur. The official all-time record low temperature was -13.0 °F (-25.0 °C), which occurred on December 24, 1963. Mild spells are sometimes warm with temperatures as high as 75 °F (23 °C) during January and February. Snowfall is not abundant but does occur during most winters. Spring often begins in late February or early March, following the onset of a sharp warmup. This season is also known as "severe weather season" due to the higher frequency of tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms producing winds greater than 58 mph (93 km/h). Average rainfall is slightly higher during the spring months (except November) than the rest of the year, but not
to any noticeable extent. Historically, April is the month with the highest frequency of tornadoes, though tornadoes have occurred every month of the year. Marked Tree is sunny approximately 64% of the time.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 49 | 54 | 62 | 73 | 81 | 89 | 92 | 90 | 84 | 74 | 62 | 52 | 72 |
| Avg low (°F) | 32 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 | 53 |
| Rainfall (in) | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 52.4 |
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 110 | 110 | 130 | 140 | 120 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 80 | 70 | 120 | 130 | 1330 |
External links
- Crittenden County Open Portal Website
- http://www.markedtreearkansas.org/index.htm