Perry County, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Perry County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Arkansas
. Its population was 10,445 at the 2010 United States Census
. The county seat
is Perryville
. Perry County is included in the Little Rock
–North Little Rock
–Conway
Metropolitan Statistical Area. The center of population
of Arkansas is located in the far northeast corner of Perry County.http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt
The county was formed on December 18, 1840, and named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
, naval hero in the War of 1812
. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county
.
of 2000, there were 10,209 people, 3,989 households, and 2,939 families residing in the county. The population density
was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 4,702 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.62% White
, 1.73% Black
or African American
, 0.98% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.39% from other races
, and 1.11% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,989 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples
living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,083, and the median income for a family was $37,170. Males had a median income of $28,254 versus $21,462 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,216. About 10.50% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 15.00% 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...
. Its population was 10,445 at the 2010 United States Census
United States Census, 2010
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. The county seat
County seat
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is Perryville
Perryville, Arkansas
Perryville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,458 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. Perry County is included in the Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
–North Little Rock
North Little Rock, Arkansas
the city was 62.55% White, 33.98% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races...
–Conway
Conway, Arkansas
Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 58,908 at the 2010 census, making Conway the seventh most populous city in Arkansas. It is a principal city of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area which had...
Metropolitan Statistical Area. The center of population
Center of population
In demographics, the center of population of a region is a geographical point that describes a centerpoint of the region's population...
of Arkansas is located in the far northeast corner of Perry County.http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt
The county was formed on December 18, 1840, and named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Oliver Hazard Perry
United States Navy Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island , the son of USN Captain Christopher Raymond Perry and Sarah Wallace Alexander, a direct descendant of William Wallace...
, naval hero in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. It is an alcohol prohibition or 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...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 560.47 square miles (1,451.6 km²), of which 550.94 square miles (1,426.9 km²) (or 98.30%) is land and 9.53 square miles (24.7 km²) (or 1.70%) is water.Major highways
Highway 7
Highway 9
Highway 10
Highway 60
Highway 113
Adjacent counties
- Conway County (north)
- Faulkner County (northeast)
- Pulaski County (east)
- Saline County (southeast)
- Garland County (southwest)
- Yell CountyYell County, ArkansasYell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 22,185. The county has two county seats, Dardanelle and Danville...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,209 people, 3,989 households, and 2,939 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 4,702 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.62% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.73% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.98% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.11% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 3,989 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,083, and the median income for a family was $37,170. Males had a median income of $28,254 versus $21,462 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,216. About 10.50% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 15.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Casa, Arkansas Casa is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Casa is located at .... Fourche, Arkansas Fourche is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 59 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Fourche is located at .... |
Houston, Arkansas Houston is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Perry, Arkansas Perry is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 314 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Perry is located at .... |
Perryville, Arkansas Perryville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,458 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Townships
- Aplin
- Casa (CasaCasa, ArkansasCasa is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Casa is located at ....
) - Cherry Hill
- Fourche Lafavre (most of PerryvillePerryville, ArkansasPerryville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,458 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
) - Houston (HoustonHouston, ArkansasHouston is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
) - Kenney
- Lake (PerryPerry, ArkansasPerry is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 314 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Perry is located at ....
) - Maumelle
- New Tennessee
- Perry (BigelowBigelow, ArkansasBigelow is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Bigelow is located at ....
, FourcheFourche, ArkansasFourche is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 59 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Fourche is located at ....
) - Petit Jean (AdonaAdona, ArkansasAdona is a town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Adona is located at ....
) - Ranklin
- Rose Creek
- Tyler
- Union
- Union Valley (small part of PerryvillePerryville, ArkansasPerryville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,458 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
) - Wye