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De Queen, Arkansas

Introduction to 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.

De Queen History

De Queen was founded in the late 1880s. It was named after Jan DeGeoijen, the Dutch railroad investor. The city was originally served by the Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad. It is the county seat of Sevier County, which was established on October 17, 1827, and was named after Ambrose Sevier, U.S. Senator from Arkansas.

De Queen and nearby Attractions

  • Sevier County Historical Society Museum
  • Cossatot River State Park
  • Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge
  • Beavers Bend State Park
  • Museum of the Red River
  • Old Washington Historic State Park

Things To Do In De Queen

De Queen is home to Sevier County Historical Society Museum, which provides publications of interest. Another "must see" destination of the city is the De Queen Historical Museum. One can enjoy shopping at the Town North Shopping Center. You can also enjoy wildlife observation, camping, fishing, hunting, and photography at Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The Gillham Lake offers facilities for fishing, boating, picnicking, skiing, and camping.

De Queen Transportation

Air transportation is available from Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field.

De Queen Higher Education

Cossatot Technical College is the local college. Westark College, Southern Arkansas University-Main Campus, Bossier Parish Community College, and many other colleges and universities also offer higher educational facilities.

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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