Bearden, AR

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Bearden, Arkansas

Bearden, Arkansas, in Ouachita county, is 49 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 176 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 1,125 people people live in Bearden.

The People and Families of Bearden

In Bearden, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 35% of Bearden is non-white. In Bearden you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bearden had a median family income of $30,573.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Bearden than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Bearden Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bearden, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Arkansas.

Commuting

In Bearden, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Bearden, AR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Category	Value
Near Medium City	49 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center)
Nearest Large City	176 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee
County	Ouachita
Standard Zip Codes	71720
Phone Area Codes	870
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	33.724
Longitude	-92.615

Station	FORDYCE
Distance	12.3 miles
Jan Temp	28 to 51 F
Apr Temp	46 to 73 F
Jul Temp	68 to 90 F
Oct Temp	48 to 75 F
Annual Precip	53.3 inches

Station	CAMDEN 1
Distance	15.1 miles
Jan Temp	31 to 53 F
Apr Temp	49 to 75 F
Jul Temp	71 to 93 F
Oct Temp	50 to 76 F
Annual Precip	53 inches

Station	SPARKMAN
Distance	18.3 miles
Jan Temp	29 to 52 F
Apr Temp	47 to 75 F
Jul Temp	70 to 94 F
Oct Temp	48 to 75 F
Annual Precip	50.5 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	1,125	100%
Male	551	49%
Female	574	51%
Under 18	313	27.8%
18+	812	72.2%
65+	151	13.4%
Median Age	35.7
Average Family Size	3.16
White	732	65.1%
African-American	365	32.4%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian & Alaskan	2	0.2%
Other	12	1.1%
Mixed Race	13	1.2%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	17	1.5%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	1,047
Growth	-78
Growth %	-6.89%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	59.4%
US/American	24%
Irish	5.8%
German	4%
English	3.7%
Scottish	0.8%
Canadian	0.5%
British	0.5%
French (except Basque)	0.4%
Dutch	0.4%
African	0.2%
Swedish	0.2%
Welsh	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Bearden	1,125	$30,573
Camden	13,154	$35,291
East Camden	902	$40,568
Fordyce	4,799	$30,120
Hampton	1,579	$29,948
Harrell	293	$33,333
Thornton	517	$31,125

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