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Rison, AR


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Rison, Arkansas

Rison, Arkansas, in Cleveland county, is 21 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 147 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 1,271 residents.

The People and Families of Rison

In Rison, about 47% of adults are married. Rison somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 38% of Rison is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Rison is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rison had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rison. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rison Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Rison was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Rison.

Commuting

In Rison, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rison Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rison Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rison Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rison, AR

Comparing Rison 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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