Bald Knob, Arkansas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Bald Knob, Arkansas
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in White County and the state of Arkansas


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Arkansas
subdivision_name2 = White
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area_total_km2 = 11.8
area_total_sq_mi = 4.6
area_land_km2 = 11.6
area_land_sq_mi = 4.5
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
elevation_ft = 223
elevation_m = 68
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3210
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population_density_km2 = 272
population_density_sq_mi = 697.8
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 35 |latm = 18 |lats = 42 |latNS = N
longd = 91 |longm = 34 |longs = 12 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 72010
area_code = 501
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 05-03280
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Bald Knob is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. The city got its name from a "low ridge that served as a landmark for early travelers" [ [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=11381 Bald Knob, AR community profile] at epodunk.com] . The population was 3,210 at the 2000 census. Located at the intersection of two of the state's natural regions, Bald Knob is often promoted as "where the Ozarks meet the Delta". Bald Knob is also a leading strawberry producer in the state, known for its yearly Strawberry Fest held during Mother's Day weekend.

Geography

Bald Knob is located at 35°18'42" North, 91°34'12" West (35.311535, -91.569951).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.8 km²), of which, 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it is water. The total area is 1.32% water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,210 people, 1,257 households, and 878 families residing in the city. The population density was 715.5 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 311.0/sq mi (120.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White, 6.07% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 3.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,257 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,970, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,978 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,218. About 10.4% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of January 1, 2008, the local sales tax rate increased to 11.50% which was the highest in the US. This is due to a city rate of 4% plus the county rate of 1.5% plus the state rate of 6%.

References

External links

* Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=1012 Bald Knob (White County)]