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Pine Bluff, AR


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Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Introduction to Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson county, is 128 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 55,085.

Pine Bluff History

Pine Bluff was incorporated in January 1839. In 1819, Joseph Bonne, who was half Quapaw Indian and half French, settled here. The Quapaws began to give up their land titles after the treaty of 1824. Many settlers arrived in the 1820s. Pine Bluff was made the county seat of Jefferson county during the 1832 county election. The city grew due to the increase of transportation facilities. Pine Bluff was affected by the Civil War and recovered slowly after the war. A flood in 1927 and drought in 1930 shockingly affected the area's economy. World War II had a deep impact on Pine Bluff. In 2004, the Walmart Super center opened which brought much growth to the area.

Pine Bluff and nearby Attractions

  • Jefferson County Historical Museum
  • Arkansas Railroad Museum
  • Art and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
  • Band Museum

Things To Do In Pine Bluff

There are many museums in Pine Bluff which provide insight into the area's history. Art lovers can visit the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Fine Art Gallery and the Old Town Theater Center. Harbor Oaks Golf Club offers a range of facilities for golf players. While in the city, one can visit the many amusement parks. Shopping centers such as the Magic Mart Shopping Center, Oak Park Village Shopping Center, and Pines Mall provide opportunities for shopping. One can also visit the many churches in the city. Their are several local festivals including the BBQ Cook-Off and Music Festival, Mudbug Madness Crawfish Festival, and Smoke on the Water Festival.

Pine Bluff Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Adams Field Airport.

Pine Bluff Higher Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Arkansas State University-Beebe Branch, University of Central Arkansas, and Harding University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPine Bluff Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pine Bluff Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pine Bluff College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pine Bluff Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pine Bluff Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pine Bluff, AR

Comparing Pine Bluff 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
Female Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults39
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income16
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work49
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents92
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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