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De Queen, AR


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De Queen, Arkansas

De Queen, Arkansas, in Sevier county, is 93 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 166 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 5,765.

The People and Families of De Queen

In De Queen, about 50% of adults are married. De Queen has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 34% of De Queen is non-white. De Queen offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Queen had a median family income of $31,582.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in De Queen favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $17,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

De Queen Housing

De Queen has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In De Queen, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDe Queen Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%De Queen Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%De Queen Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of De Queen, AR

Comparing De Queen 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime34

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