Cleveland County, Arkansas

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Cleveland County
County
Cleveland County Arkansas Courthouse.jpg
Cleveland County courthouse in Rison
Map of Arkansas highlighting Cleveland County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas in United States.svg
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°53′50″N92°10′12″W / 33.897222222222°N 92.17°W / 33.897222222222; -92.17
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Arkansas.svg  Arkansas
FoundedApril 17, 1873
Named for Grover Cleveland
Seat Rison
Largest cityRison
Area
 • Total
599 sq mi (1,550 km2)
 • Land598 sq mi (1,550 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,550
 • Estimate 
(2023)
7,378 Decrease2.svg
 • Density13/sq mi (4.9/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.arcounties.org/counties/cleveland/

Cleveland County (formerly known as Dorsey County) is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population was 7,550 at the 2020 U.S. census. [1] The county seat and largest city is Rison. [2] Cleveland County is included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

The Arkansas legislature established Dorsey County as Arkansas's 71st county on April 17, 1873, naming it for Stephen W. Dorsey, the U.S. Senator from Arkansas. When he was indicted for defrauding the Post Office, they renamed it on March 5, 1885, for Grover Cleveland, the newly elected President of the United States. [3]

The Battle of Marks' Mills, the pivotal engagement in the Union Army's ill-fated Camden Expedition during the U.S. Civil War, took place in what is now Cleveland County. This engagement resulted in a crushing victory for Confederate forces, though the victory ultimately proved to be hollow when Federal General Frederick Steele and the rest of his army managed to escape from Camden to Little Rock.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 599 square miles (1,550 km2), of which 598 square miles (1,550 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.2%) is water. [4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 11,362—
1900 11,6202.3%
1910 13,48116.0%
1920 12,260−9.1%
1930 12,7443.9%
1940 12,570−1.4%
1950 8,956−28.8%
1960 6,944−22.5%
1970 6,605−4.9%
1980 7,86819.1%
1990 7,781−1.1%
2000 8,57110.2%
2010 8,6891.4%
2020 7,550−13.1%
2023 (est.)7,378 [5] −2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790–1960 [7] 1900–1990 [8]
1990–2000 [9] 2010 [10]
Age pyramid Cleveland County USA Cleveland County, Arkansas age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid Cleveland County

2020 census

Cleveland County racial composition [12]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)6,42985.15%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)6758.94%
Native American 210.28%
Asian 70.09%
Pacific Islander 10.01%
Other/Mixed 2353.11%
Hispanic or Latino 1822.41%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,550 people, 3,217 households, and 2,254 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, [13] there were 8,571 people, 3,273 households, and 2,513 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile (5.4 people/km2). There were 3,834 housing units at an average density of 6 units per square mile (2.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.79% White, 13.22% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 1.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,273 households, out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.20% were non-families. 21.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,405, and the median income for a family was $38,164. Males had a median income of $31,282 versus $21,172 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,362. About 11.40% of families and 15.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.50% of those under age 18 and 15.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Townships

Townships in Cleveland County, Arkansas as of 2010 Cleveland County Arkansas 2010 Township Map large.jpg
Townships in Cleveland County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Cleveland County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [14] [15]

Government

Cleveland County has trended heavily towards the Republican Party in recent presidential elections. As of 2024 the last Democrat to carry the county was Bill Clinton, an Arkansas native, in 1996.

United States presidential election results for Cleveland County, Arkansas [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 2,80483.11%52415.53%461.36%
2020 2,86779.64%65118.08%822.28%
2016 2,46273.40%72321.56%1695.04%
2012 2,31370.82%84525.87%1083.31%
2008 2,45169.93%91125.99%1434.08%
2004 2,00957.47%1,45041.48%371.06%
2000 1,67852.75%1,41444.45%892.80%
1996 99032.74%1,74157.57%2939.69%
1992 1,12733.36%1,89356.04%35810.60%
1988 1,46250.75%1,40448.73%150.52%
1984 1,77356.02%1,37843.54%140.44%
1980 1,12436.76%1,85660.69%782.55%
1976 64621.78%2,32078.22%00.00%
1972 1,83771.45%73428.55%00.00%
1968 31212.63%40716.48%1,75170.89%
1964 1,02647.39%1,12151.78%180.83%
1960 29016.91%1,21670.90%20912.19%
1956 42326.57%1,14972.17%201.26%
1952 47727.60%1,24872.22%30.17%
1948 797.85%67967.50%24824.65%
1944 15013.51%96086.49%00.00%
1940 585.53%98994.37%10.10%
1936 453.96%1,08895.77%30.26%
1932 926.00%1,44093.87%20.13%
1928 47640.79%69059.13%10.09%
1924 17421.27%61374.94%313.79%
1920 47536.57%80962.28%151.15%
1916 23016.94%1,12883.06%00.00%
1912 27525.21%68562.79%13112.01%
1908 42633.97%77161.48%574.55%
1904 33027.30%70458.23%17514.47%
1900 28624.42%87674.81%90.77%
1896 23115.24%1,26983.71%161.06%

Education

School districts serving portions of the county: [17]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Cleveland County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Cleveland County". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  10. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  11. ↑ Based on 2000 census data
  12. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  13. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ↑ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Cleveland County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  15. ↑ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections" . Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  17. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Cleveland County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 15, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Arkansas Governor Harvey Parnell". National Governors Association. Retrieved August 21, 2012.

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