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Fordyce, AR


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Fordyce, Arkansas

Fordyce, Arkansas, in Dallas county, is 37 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 163 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 4,799 people people live in Fordyce.

The People and Families of Fordyce

In Fordyce, about 47% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fordyce had a median family income of $30,120.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Fordyce than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Fordyce Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fordyce, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Fordyce, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Fordyce Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Fordyce Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fordyce, AR

Comparing Fordyce 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 Diversity98
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime22

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