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Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in Clark county, is 60 miles W of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 185 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 10,912.

The People and Families of Arkadelphia

In Arkadelphia, about 33% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Arkadelphia.

Approximately 31% of Arkadelphia is non-white. Arkadelphia offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arkadelphia had a median family income of $40,479. The typical family in Arkadelphia is better off than most in Arkansas. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Arkadelphia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,705. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Arkadelphia Housing

Arkadelphia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Arkansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Arkadelphia, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Arkadelphia can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Arkadelphia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyArkadelphia College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Arkadelphia Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Arkadelphia Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Arkadelphia Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Arkadelphia Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Arkadelphia Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Arkadelphia Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Arkadelphia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Arkadelphia, AR

Comparing Arkadelphia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women49
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men26
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income39
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime45

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