Parkin, Arkansas

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Parkin, Arkansas
City
Parkin Archaeological State Park Parkin AR 2013-08-24 009.jpg
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Clockwise from top: Pottery at Parkin Archeological State Park, Streetside in Parkin, Welcome Sign entering Parkin, Indian Mound at Parkin Archeological State Park
Cross County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Parkin Highlighted 0553600.svg
Location of Parkin in Cross County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°14′55″N90°33′20″W / 35.24861°N 90.55556°W / 35.24861; -90.55556
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Cross
Area
[1]
 • Total2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2)
 • Land2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[2]
207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total794
 • Density310.40/sq mi (119.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72373
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-53600
GNIS feature ID2404481 [2]

Parkin is a city in Cross County, Arkansas, United States, along the St. Francis River. The population was 1,105 at the 2010 census, [3] down from 1,602 in 2000. Due to the recent population loss, a large segment of the downtown area has many abandoned and boarded-up buildings. The town has recently become known as a speed trap.

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Geography

Parkin is located in eastern Cross County on the east bank of the St. Francis River just south of the mouth of the Tyronza River. U.S. Route 64 passes through the community, leading east 5 miles (8 km) to Earle and west 14 miles (23 km) to Wynne, the Cross County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.6 km2), all land. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 1,378—
1930 1,67621.6%
1940 1,412−15.8%
1950 1,4140.1%
1960 1,4895.3%
1970 1,73116.3%
1980 2,03517.6%
1990 1,847−9.2%
2000 1,602−13.3%
2010 1,105−31.0%
2020 794−28.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2020 census

Parkin Racial Composition [5]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 20726.07%
Black or African American 52666.25%
Native American 20.25%
Other/Mixed 394.91%
Hispanic or Latino 202.52%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 794 people, 312 households, and 147 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 1,602 people, 603 households, and 404 families residing in the city. The population density was 627.2 inhabitants per square mile (242.2/km2). There were 657 housing units at an average density of 257.2 per square mile (99.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 10.40% White, 88.54% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 603 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,669, and the median income for a family was $25,893. Males had a median income of $22,667 versus $16,413 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,050. About 27.7% of families and 36.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.7% of those under age 18 and 26.8% of those age 65 or over.

Parkin Archeological State Park

Parkin Archeological State Park, also known as Parkin Indian Mound, is an archaeological site and state park in the north part of Parkin.

Churches

Churches in Parkin include:

Speed Trap

Parkin has become known as a notorious speed trap for vehicles traveling along Route 64. This has been a problem for many years, with reports stemming back to 2007. [7] [8] A common practice for the police officer is to issue "Inattentive Driving Citations", breaking Parkin's City Ordinance 269. This results in a fine over $275 [9] instead of a normal speeding ticket, and this money goes straight to the city, as they use the city ordinance. This results in over 30% of the city's income each year (handing out over 2500 Ordinance 269 violations).

Education

Parkin High School closed in 2005, it now serves as the municipal complex Parkin Municipal Complex in Parkin, Arkansas.jpg
Parkin High School closed in 2005, it now serves as the municipal complex

The Wynne School District serves Parkin; it operates Wynne High School.

The former Parkin School District merged into the Wynne district on September 7, 2005. [10]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkin, Arkansas
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Parkin city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Motorists in Parkin, AR say the tiny town is a speed trap". www.actionnews5.com. February 17, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  8. ↑ "MIKE MASTERSON: Pull over, buddy". Arkansas Online. May 29, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ "A speed trap like no other- how to proceed with the citation? - Bogleheads.org". www.bogleheads.org. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
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