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Clarendon, AR


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Clarendon, Arkansas

Clarendon, Arkansas, in Monroe county, is 50 miles NE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 78 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 1,960 people lived in Clarendon.

The People and Families of Clarendon

In Clarendon, about 49% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Clarendon; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 32% of Clarendon is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarendon had a median family income of $30,250.

Political Inclinations

Clarendon residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Clarendon Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Clarendon are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Clarendon, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Clarendon is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyClarendon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Clarendon Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Clarendon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Clarendon Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Clarendon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clarendon, AR

Comparing Clarendon 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built73
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