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White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,076.[1] The county seat is Searcy.[2] White County is Arkansas's 31st county, formed on October 23, 1835, from portions of Independence, Jackson, and Pulaski counties and named for Hugh Lawson White, a Whig candidate for President of the United States. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county, though a few private establishments (such as the Searcy Country Club, and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Searcy and Beebe) can serve alcohol.

For other uses, see White County (disambiguation).
White County
U.S. county
White County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Searcy
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°15′21″N 91°44′05″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 23, 1835
Named forHugh Lawson White
SeatSearcy
Largest citySearcy
Area
 • Total1,042 sq mi (2,700 km2)
 • Land1,035 sq mi (2,680 km2)
 • Water7.1 sq mi (18 km2)  0.7%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total77,076
 • Estimate 
(2019)
78,753
 • Density74/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.whitecountyar.org

White County comprises the Searcy, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR Combined Statistical Area.



History


On May 17, 1862, White County was the site of the Little Red Skirmish between Union Major General Samuel J Curtis and a force of about 100 loosely-organized Confederates, followed by the battle at Whitney Lane in June.[3] also known as The Skirmish at Searcy Landing.[4]


Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,042 square miles (2,700 km2), of which 1,035 square miles (2,680 km2) is land and 7.1 square miles (18 km2) (0.7%) is water.[5] It is the second-largest county by area in Arkansas.


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Adjacent counties



National and state protected areas



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1840929—
18502,619181.9%
18608,316217.5%
187010,34724.4%
188017,79472.0%
189022,94629.0%
190024,8648.4%
191028,57414.9%
192034,60321.1%
193038,26910.6%
194037,176−2.9%
195038,0402.3%
196032,745−13.9%
197039,25319.9%
198050,83529.5%
199054,6767.6%
200067,16522.8%
201077,07614.8%
202076,822−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid White County[11]
Age pyramid White County[11]

2020 census


White County racial composition[12]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 64,363 83.78%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 3,677 4.79%
Native American 319 0.42%
Asian 616 0.8%
Pacific Islander 25 0.03%
Other/Mixed 4,323 5.63%
Hispanic or Latino 3,499 4.55%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 76,822 people, 28,621 households, and 18,028 families residing in the county.


2000 census


As of the 2000 United States Census,[13] there were 67,165 people, 25,148 households, and 18,408 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 inhabitants per square mile (25/km2). There were 27,613 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.52% White, 3.56% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 25,148 households, out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.40% under the age of 18, 12.80% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,203, and the median income for a family was $38,782. Males had a median income of $29,884 versus $20,323 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,890. About 10.40% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.



Government


In 1988, White County elected virtually an entire slate of Republicans to county offices. Though such Republican sweeps had frequently occurred in northern and northwestern Arkansas, White County was the first in the Little Rock area to turn to Republican as the party steadily made inroads toward a two-party system.[14] A portion of White County is represented in the Arkansas State Senate by the Republican Ronald R. Caldwell, a real estate businessman from Wynne in Cross County. The 45th and current White County Judge is Michael Lincoln of Searcy, who assumed office in January 2007. Over the past few election cycles White County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2020) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

United States presidential election results for White County, Arkansas[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 24,182 78.30% 5,978 19.36% 725 2.35%
2016 21,077 75.28% 5,170 18.46% 1,752 6.26%
2012 20,011 75.47% 5,765 21.74% 738 2.78%
2008 19,467 72.22% 6,732 24.97% 756 2.80%
2004 17,001 64.34% 9,129 34.55% 295 1.12%
2000 13,170 59.46% 8,342 37.66% 638 2.88%
1996 8,659 41.25% 10,204 48.61% 2,128 10.14%
1992 8,538 39.60% 10,494 48.67% 2,531 11.74%
1988 11,094 60.84% 6,957 38.15% 183 1.00%
1984 12,566 64.66% 6,603 33.97% 266 1.37%
1980 8,079 46.66% 8,750 50.54% 484 2.80%
1976 4,756 29.42% 11,412 70.58% 0 0.00%
1972 8,701 67.24% 4,161 32.15% 79 0.61%
1968 3,887 32.02% 3,198 26.34% 5,054 41.63%
1964 5,023 42.99% 6,566 56.20% 95 0.81%
1960 3,985 40.52% 5,244 53.33% 605 6.15%
1956 3,813 43.58% 4,895 55.94% 42 0.48%
1952 2,884 40.79% 4,179 59.11% 7 0.10%
1948 833 18.01% 3,193 69.04% 599 12.95%
1944 1,346 34.71% 2,532 65.29% 0 0.00%
1940 876 20.64% 3,345 78.80% 24 0.57%
1936 535 17.57% 2,503 82.20% 7 0.23%
1932 430 11.61% 3,251 87.75% 24 0.65%
1928 1,957 45.73% 2,299 53.73% 23 0.54%
1924 679 27.69% 1,488 60.69% 285 11.62%
1920 1,359 37.82% 2,086 58.06% 148 4.12%
1916 673 19.25% 2,823 80.75% 0 0.00%
1912 380 15.10% 1,448 57.53% 689 27.37%
1908 887 29.20% 1,788 58.85% 363 11.95%
1904 676 31.40% 1,238 57.50% 239 11.10%
1900 811 30.26% 1,694 63.21% 175 6.53%
1896 559 16.16% 2,876 83.12% 25 0.72%

Economy


One of the state's largest banks, First Security Bank, was established in Searcy in 1932 as Security Bank. First Security now has over $8 billion in assets and 78 locations in Arkansas.


The first Wal-Mart distribution center away from the corporate headquarters in Bentonville was established in Searcy.


Education



Public education


Public education is provided by several public school districts including:

  • Searcy School District, with six schools serving more than 4,000 students; includes Searcy High School, Searcy
  • Beebe School District, with seven schools serving more than 3,200 students; includes Beebe High School, Beebe, and Beebe Middle School, McRae
  • Riverview School District, with four schools serving more than 1,300 students; includes Riverview High School, Searcy, with elementary campuses in Judsonia and Kensett
  • Bald Knob School District, with three schools serving more than 1,300 students; includes Bald Knob High School, Bald Knob
  • Rose Bud School District, with two schools serving more than 800 students; including Rose Bud High School, Rose Bud
  • White County Central School District, with two schools serving more than 700 students; includes White County Central High School, Judsonia
  • Pangburn School District, with two schools serving more than 700 students; includes Pangburn High School, Pangburn
  • Bradford School District, with two schools serving more than 500 students; includes Bradford High School, Bradford

Private education


  • CrossPointe Preparatory, Searcy, Churches of Christ
  • Harding Academy, Searcy, Churches of Christ
  • Liberty Christian School, Searcy, Christian
  • Lighthouse Christian Academy, Beebe, Pentecostal
  • Sunshine School, Searcy
  • Trinity Christian School, Bradford, Baptist

Colleges and universities



Communities



Cities



Towns



Unincorporated communities



Historic towns



Townships


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 White County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [16][17]

Source:[18]


See also



References


  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Skirmish at Little Red River (May 17, 1862)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. September 13, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  4. "Action at Whitney's Lane". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  6. "Wildlife Management Areas". AGFC. Archived from the original on February 1, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  9. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  11. Based on 2000 census data
  12. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. Osro Cobb, Osro Cobb of Arkansas: Memoirs of Historical Significance, Carol Griffee, ed. (Little Rock, Arkansas: Rose Publishing Company, 1989), p. 114
  15. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  16. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): White County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  17. "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps – County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  18. "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.



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[de] White County (Arkansas)

Das White County[3] ist ein County im US-Bundesstaat Arkansas. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Searcy. Das County gehört zu den Dry Countys, was bedeutet, dass der Verkauf von Alkohol eingeschränkt oder verboten ist.
- [en] White County, Arkansas

[ru] Уайт (округ, Арканзас)

Уайт[1] (англ. White County) — округ, расположенный в штате Арканзас, США с населением в 67 165 человек по статистическим данным переписи 2000 года. Столица округа находится в городе Серси.


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