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Nashville, AR


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Nashville, Arkansas

Nashville, Arkansas, in Howard county, is 98 miles N of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 188 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,878 people lived in Nashville.

The People and Families of Nashville

In Nashville, about 44% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Nashville; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 40% of Nashville is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nashville had a median family income of $28,611.

Political Inclinations

Nashville residents donated more money ($5,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Nashville Housing

An estimated 55% of living spaces in Nashville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Nashville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Nashville. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNashville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNashville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Nashville, AR

Comparing Nashville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes84
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime34

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