Aspire Arkansas 2nd Edition - County Data Sheets - Arkansas Community Foundation by Arkansas Community Foundation

aspireARKANSAS Arkansas County Arkansas County had a total population of 18,892 in 2011, making it the 38th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 988.8 square miles, Arkansas County’s population density was 19.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 73.1 percent White, 24.8 percent Black or African American, and 2.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Arkansas County, 3.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.6 percent of the total population. There were a total of 9,388 housing units. The county seats of Arkansas County are DeWitt, with a 2011 population of 3,270 and Stuttgart, with a 2011 population of 9,264. Both experienced a population decline of 0.7 percent between 2010 and 2011.

aspireEDUCATION Arkansas County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* DeWitt Stuttgart

93.0 84.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* DeWitt Stuttgart

87.0 74.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* DeWitt Stuttgart

59.0 68.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* DeWitt Stuttgart

70.0 82.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* DeWitt Stuttgart

64.0 64.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* DeWitt Stuttgart

91.3 77.7

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

63.4

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011 Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

10,598

80.8

1,574,295

833

6.3

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,705

13.0

373,005

19.6

658

5.0

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Arkansas County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,592

36.7

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

23.0

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,439

18.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,229

28.3

194,242

27.8

424

14.4

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

25.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,922

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

38,306

Unemployment Rate, 2011 Employment to Workforce Ratio, 2010 Home Ownership, 2007-2011 Owner Occupied Housing Units Renter Occupied Housing Units Monthly Housing Costs (dollars), 2007-2011 Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses With a Mortgage Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses Without a Mortgage Median Gross Rent

32,373 10.8

82.3 5,388 2,701 860 346 603

8.0 65.6

66.6 33.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Arkansas County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Arkansas County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

13.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

12.8

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

13.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

20.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

71.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.8

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined) Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

34.5 19.7

27.0 22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

31.0 41.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

91.8

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Arkansas County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

46.0

51.1

6.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Ashley County Ashley County had a total population of 21,692 in 2011, making it the 34th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 925.4 square miles, Ashley County’s population density was 23.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 71.7 percent White, 26.3 percent Black or African American, and 2.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Ashley County, 5.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,022 housing units. The county seat of Ashley County is Hamburg. It had a 2011 population of 2,872, which reflects a growth of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Ashley County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Crossett Hamburg

82.0 95.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Crossett Hamburg

86.0 90.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Crossett Hamburg

56.0 66.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Crossett Hamburg

77.0 76.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Crossett Hamburg

57.0 56.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Crossett Hamburg

80.0 86.9

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

71.3

52.4

12,113

81.6

1,574,295

618

4.2

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,855

12.5

373,005

19.6

526

3.5

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Ashley County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,854

34.5

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.0

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,263

19.8

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,588

30.6

194,242

27.8

412

12.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

25.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,170

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

32,699

32,373

Unemployment Rate, 2011 Employment to Workforce Ratio, 2010 Home Ownership, 2007-2011 Owner Occupied Housing Units Renter Occupied Housing Units

11.2 59.9 6,529 2,299

8.0 65.6

74.0 26.0

756,915 364,471

Monthly Housing Costs (dollars), 2007-2011 Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses With a Mortgage Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses Without a Mortgage

862 324

1,004 317

Median Gross Rent

511

637

67.5 32.5

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Ashley County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Ashley County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

11.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

13.4

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

14.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

3.7

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

71.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined) Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.8 13.3

27.0 22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.7 53.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

71.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Ashley County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

49.1

51.1

6.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Baxter County Baxter County had a total population of 41,536 in 2011, making it the 18th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.1 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 554.3 square miles, Baxter County’s population density was 74.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 97.2 percent White, 0.4 percent Black or African American, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Baxter County, 1.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 82.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 22,733 housing units. The county seat of Baxter County is Mountain Home, which had a 2011 population of 12,454.

aspireEDUCATION Baxter County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

93.0 94.0 97.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

95.0 92.0 96.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

72.0 84.0 67.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

90.0 89.0 93.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

66.0 72.0 87.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cotter Mountain Home Norfork

81.8 79.9 79.2

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

56.5 26,819

85.3

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

2,203

7.0

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

4,677

14.9

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,399

4.5

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Baxter County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

2,087

28.7

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

13.1

19.8

6,898

16.8

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,049

28.1

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,080

9.7

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

49.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,312

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,075

32,373 8.6

66.0 14,374 4,207 926 297 610

8.0 65.6

77.4 22.6

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Baxter County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Baxter County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

4.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.5

9.1

34.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

17.6

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

66.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

34.9

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

33.2 45.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

79.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Baxter County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

57.8

51.1

5.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Benton County Benton County had a total population of 227,556 in 2011, making it the 2nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 2.8 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 847.4 square miles, Benton County’s population density was 268.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 90.7 percent White, 1.9 percent Black or African American, and 7.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Benton County, 15.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 72.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 95,116 housing units. The county seat of Benton County is Bentonville. It had a 2011 population of 36,295, which reflects a growth of 2.8 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Benton County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

93.0 56.0 88.0 85.0 94.0 88.0 91.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

85.0 64.0 81.0 86.0 89.0 80.0 83.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

91.0 50.0 84.0 82.0 78.0 74.0 89.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

95.0 72.0 90.0 86.0 90.0 87.0 90.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

90.0 53.0 72.0 78.0 78.0 67.0 85.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bentonville Decatur Gentry Gravette Rogers Siloam Springs Pea Ridge

87.1 66.7 86.3 82.9 85.4 88.9 89.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

45.8 117,244

85.0

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

8,563

6.2

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

38,017

27.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

11,931

8.6

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Benton County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Benton County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

13,689

22.9

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

13.7

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

27,279

12.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

11,317

18.3

194,242

27.8

1,627

6.4

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

19.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

52,644

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

35,130

32,373

6.3 70.7

8.0 65.6

55,708 24,432

69.5 30.5

1,238 347 746

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Benton County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

5.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

6.8

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

12.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

4.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

62.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

33.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

23.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.9

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.5 54.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

99.4

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Benton County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

56.1

51.1

5.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Boone County Boone County had a total population of 37,051 in 2011, making it the 20th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 590.2 square miles,Boone County’s population density was 62.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.4 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 3.0 percent Other. Of the people living inBoone County, 2.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.3 percent of the total population. There were a total of 16,902 housing units. The county seat ofBoone County is Harrison. It had a 2011 population of 12,994, which reflects a growth of 0.4 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Boone County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

88.0 100.0 96.0 92.0 89.0 90.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

88.0 94.0 93.0 83.0 86.0 86.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

77.0 79.0 82.0 58.0 71.0 84.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

84.0 86.0 87.0 58.0 84.0 94.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

82.0 83.0 77.0 63.0 79.0 83.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Alpena Bergman Harrison Lead Hill Omaha Valley Springs

80.4 88.2 73.2 83.9 88.2 86.8

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

45.1

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

21,536

84.7

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,677

6.6

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,609

14.2

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,254

4.9

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Boone County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Boone County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,423

28.7

250,207

35.8

16.9

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

14.0

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

6,172

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,239

27.1

194,242

27.8

777

12.4

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

28.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,411

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,416

32,373

7.4 68.1

8.0 65.6

10,623 3,973

72.8 27.2

934 289 545

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Boone County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.2

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

5.3

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

9.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

4.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

59.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

34.7

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

24.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

28.2 56.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Boone County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

55.3

51.1

7.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Bradley County Bradley County had a total population of 11,482 in 2011, making it the 60th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.2 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 649.2 square miles, Bradley County’s population density was 17.7 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 69.2 percent White, 27.5 percent Black or African American, and 3.3 percent Other. Of the people living in Bradley County, 13.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 5,833 housing units. The county seat of Bradley County is Warren. It had a 2011 population of 5,990, which reflects a decrease of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Bradley County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hermitage Warren

63.0 82.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hermitage Warren

61.0 76.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hermitage Warren

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hermitage Warren

58.0 76.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hermitage Warren

38.0 50.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Hermitage Warren

93.3 81.9

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

74.2

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

5,852

73.8

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

242

3.1

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

904

11.4

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

208

2.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Bradley County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

974

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

35.5

250,207

35.8

22.5

19.8

2,757

24.4

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

970

36.1

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

273

14.0

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

28.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,118

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,800

32,373 11.1

67.2 3,456 1,450 833 324 533

8.0 65.6

70.4 29.6

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Bradley County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Bradley County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

15.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

14.3

9.1

5.7

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

72.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

45.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

16.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

40.6 51.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Bradley County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

43.6

51.1

8.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Calhoun County Calhoun County had a total population of 5,144 in 2011, making it the 75th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 4.2 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 628.6 square miles, Calhoun County’s population density was 8.2 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 75.7 percent White, 22.2 percent Black or African American, and 2.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Calhoun County, 3.1 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 80.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 2,865 housing units. The county seat of Calhoun County is Hampton. It had a 2011 population of 1,268, which reflects a decrease of 4.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Calhoun County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hampton

70.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hampton

77.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hampton

63.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hampton

72.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hampton

61.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Hampton

82.8

80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

71.9

52.4

3,012

79.6

1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

279

7.4

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

253

6.7

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Calhoun County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

628

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

54.4

250,207

35.8

16.5

550,079

19.3

19.3 819

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

223

22.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

126

14.4

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

25.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,464

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

27,272

32,373 9.4

65.9 1,672 365 738 324 475

8.0 65.6

82.1 17.9

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Calhoun County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Calhoun County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

0.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

2.4

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

44.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

32.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

25.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

33.8 52.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Calhoun County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.6

51.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Carroll County Carroll County had a total population of 27,512 in 2011, making it the 24th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.2 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 630.1 square miles, Carroll County’s population density was 43.7 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.4 percent White, 0.7 percent Black or African American, and 4.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Carroll County, 13.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 13,691 housing units. The county seats of Carroll County are Berryville, with a 2011 population of 5,369 and Eureka Springs, with a 2011 population of 2,074. Berryville experienced a population growth between 2010 and 2011 of 0.2 percent, while Eureka Springs experienced no change in population.

aspireEDUCATION Carroll County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

98.0 94.0 90.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

88.0 89.0 90.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

77.0 75.0 74.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

84.0 83.0 86.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

82.0 66.0 64.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Berryville Eureka Springs Green Forest

81.6 69.4 72.2

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

45.1

52.4

15,387

80.4

1,574,295

82.7

979

5.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,271

17.1

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,065

5.6

124,878

6.6

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Carroll County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Carroll County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,724

29.2

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

14.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

5,075

18.7

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,799

29.8

194,242

27.8

449

9.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

29.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,579

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,967

32,373

6.3 74.4

8.0 65.6

8,197 3,221

71.8 28.2

948 303 585

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Carroll County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

14.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.6

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

19.1

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

3.3

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

61.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

42.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.6 53.7

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

Fluoridated Water, 2010

0.0

64.6

aspireCOMMUNITIES Carroll County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.3

51.1

6.5

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Chicot County Chicot County had a total population of 11,721 in 2011, making it the 59th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 644.3 square miles, Chicot County’s population density was 18.2 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 53.8 percent Black or African American, 44.4 percent White, and 1.8 percent Other. Of the people living in Chicot County, 5.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 5,331 housing units. The county seat of Chicot County is Lake Village. It had a 2011 population of 2,557, which reflects a decrease of 0.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Chicot County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dermott Lakeside

56.0 85.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dermott Lakeside

44.0 84.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dermott Lakeside

34.0 43.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dermott Lakeside

59.0 72.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dermott Lakeside

40.0 49.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Dermott Lakeside

87.2 72.2

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

69.2

52.4

5,734

70.7

1,574,295

198

2.4

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,068

13.2

373,005

19.6

330

4.1

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Chicot County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,541

55.9

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

32.4

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,679

33.4

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,279

48.2

194,242

27.8

445

21.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

29.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

27,966

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,245

32,373 11.9

54.2 3,215 1,459 880 381 481

8.0 65.6

68.8 31.2

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Chicot County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Chicot County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

11.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

13.3

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

13.3

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

66.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

17.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

34.5 63.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

75.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Chicot County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

49.6

51.1

8.8

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Clark County Clark County had a total population of 22,858 in 2011, making it the 30th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.6 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 866.1 square miles, Clark County’s population density was 26.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 73.5 percent White, 23.8 percent Black or African American, and 2.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Clark County, 4.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 80.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,338 housing units. The county seat of Clark County is Arkadelphia. It had a 2011 population of 10,658, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Clark County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Arkadelphia Gurdon

83.0 88.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Arkadelphia Gurdon

78.0 91.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Arkadelphia Gurdon

81.0 57.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Arkadelphia Gurdon

89.0 77.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Arkadelphia Gurdon

64.0 67.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Arkadelphia Gurdon

81.1 81.3

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

50.0

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

11,242

84.1

1,574,295

841

6.3

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

2,984

22.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,354

10.1

124,878

6.6

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

82.7

aspireFAMILIES Clark County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,538

34.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,678

23.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,304

30.3

194,242

27.8

449

14.4

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

21.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,478

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,254

32,373 9.5

64.4 5,397 2,675 925 304 564

8.0 65.6

66.9 33.1

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Clark County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Clark County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.0

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

18.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

8.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

44.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

23.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.5

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

26.1 51.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

69.6

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Clark County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

46.6

51.1

7.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Clay County Clay County had a total population of 15,880 in 2011, making it the 50th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 639.5 square miles, Clay County’s population density was 24.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 97.7 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 1.6 percent Other. Of the people living in Clay County, 1.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 78.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,944 housing units. The county seats of Clay County are Corning, with a 2011 population of 3,335 and Piggott, with a 2011 population of 3,799. Both experienced a population decline between 2010 and 2011, -1.2 percent and -1.3 percent, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Clay County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Corning Piggott Rector

91.0 85.0 83.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Corning Piggott Rector

84.0 82.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Corning Piggott Rector

70.0 73.0 64.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Corning Piggott Rector

76.0 76.0 70.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Corning Piggott Rector

58.0 70.0 76.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Corning Piggott Rector

83.3 87.8 80.4

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011 Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

52.6

52.4

8,421

74.5

1,574,295

82.7

568

5.0

113,272

5.9

1,048

9.3

373,005

19.6

334

3.0

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Clay County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Clay County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

1,094

30.5

250,207

35.8

20.1

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

15.5 3,163

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

985

28.9

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

418

13.2

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

32.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

32,564

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,254

32,373

13.7 56.3

8.0 65.6

5,087 1,763

74.3 25.7

789 286 453

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Clay County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

2.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

10.3

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

30.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

66.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

43.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

24.5

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

30.8 48.7

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

45.3

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Clay County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

41.5

51.1

7.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Cleburne County Cleburne County had a total population of 25,901 in 2011, making it the 25th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 553.7 square miles, Cleburne County’s population density was 46.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 97.1 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.3 percent Other. Of the people living in Cleburne County, 2.2 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 80.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 15,976 housing units. The county seat of Cleburne County is Heber Springs. It had a 2011 population of 7,146, which reflects a decrease of 0.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Cleburne County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

100.0 91.0 81.0 94.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

94.0 78.0 78.0 74.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

63.0 74.0 72.0 73.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

77.0 83.0 76.0 80.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

79.0 70.0 77.0 54.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Concord Heber Springs Quitman West Side

95.8 79.1 79.2 92.1

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

45.0

52.4

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

15,383

81.5

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,226

6.5

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,067

16.3

373,005

19.6

980

5.2

124,878

6.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

82.7

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Cleburne County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Cleburne County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,365

26.5

250,207

35.8

16.2

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

12.6

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,130

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,329

26.2

194,242

27.8

594

10.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

39.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

42,265

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

32,980

32,373

7.9 69.7

8.0 65.6

8,342 2,336

78.1 21.9

901 306 617

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Cleburne County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

10.2

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

14.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

36.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

33.6 46.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

57.9

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Cleburne County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

57.5

51.1

6.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Cleveland County Cleveland County had a total population of 8,672 in 2011, making it the 67th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.2 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 597.8 square miles, Cleveland County’s population density was 14.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 86.6 percent White, 12.1 percent Black or African American, and 1.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Cleveland County, 1.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,069 housing units. The county seat of Cleveland County is Rison, which had a 2011 population of 1,344.

aspireEDUCATION Cleveland County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cleveland County Woodlawn

92.0 86.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cleveland County Woodlawn

84.0 79.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cleveland County Woodlawn

62.0 78.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cleveland County Woodlawn

75.0 78.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cleveland County Woodlawn

66.0 75.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cleveland County Woodlawn

90.0 89.4

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

39.4

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

5,030

85.5

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

466

7.9

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

825

14.0

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

152

2.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Cleveland County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

785

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

35.7

250,207

35.8

15.8

19.8

1,441

16.7

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

521

24.6

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

139

10.4

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

25.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

41,864

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,783

32,373 7.9

69.7 2,556 736 914 321 579

8.0 65.6

77.6 22.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Cleveland County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Cleveland County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.8

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

6.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

77.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

37.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

22.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

31.2 47.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Cleveland County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.9

51.1

7.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Columbia County Columbia County had a total population of 24,401 in 2011, making it the 29th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.6 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 766.1 square miles, Columbia County’s population density was 31.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 61.2 percent White, 36.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Columbia County, 2.4 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 11,549 housing units. The county seat of Columbia County is Magnolia. It had a 2011 population of 11,510, which reflects a decrease of 0.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Columbia County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia

96.0 75.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia

96.0 68.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia

70.0 52.0

68.0 68.0

91.0 70.0

80.0 80.0

84.0 58.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia

88.9 85.8

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

59.0

52.4

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Emerson-Taylor Magnolia

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

12,929

84.4

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,152

7.5

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,133

20.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,010

6.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Columbia County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,681

49.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

25.2

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

6,095

26.4

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,013

37.3

194,242

27.8

564

14.9

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,533

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,536

32,373

9.4 61.7 6,965 2,834 907 299 544

8.0 65.6

71.1 28.9

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Columbia County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Columbia County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

13.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

13.1

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

33.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

3.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

42.9

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

32.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.9 56.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Columbia County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.7

51.1

7.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Conway County Conway County had a total population of 21,270 in 2011, making it the 36th most populous county in the state. It experienced no change in population from 2010. With a land area of 552.3 square miles, Conway County’s population density was 38.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 85.6 percent White, 11.1 percent Black or African American, and 3.3 percent Other. Of the people living in Conway County, 3.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.3 percent of the total population. There were a total of 9,760 housing units. The county seat of Conway County is Morrilton, which had a 2011 population of 6,766.

aspireEDUCATION Conway County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

97.0 92.0 76.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

86.0 87.0 76.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

68.0 69.0 52.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

86.0 86.0 57.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

53.0 73.0 52.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Nemo Vista South Conway County Wonderview

89.7 79.8 81.6

80.7 80.7 80.7

56.3 11,707

82.3

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

601

4.2

113,272

5.9

1,987

14.0

373,005

19.6

774

5.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Conway County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Conway County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,689

33.2

250,207

35.8

23.0

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.9

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,833

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,516

30.8

194,242

27.8

528

15.1

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

26.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,830

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,442

32,373

8.3 69.4

8.0 65.6

5,992 2,145

73.6 26.4

889 303 551

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Conway County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

4.2

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.0

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

10.0

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.7

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

62.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

25.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

36.4 51.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

98.7

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Conway County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

49.7

51.1

5.2

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Craighead County Craighead County had a total population of 98,315 in 2011, making it the 7th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.9 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 707.2 square miles, Craighead County’s population density was 139.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 83.2 percent White, 13.5 percent Black or African American, and 3.3 percent Other. Of the people living in Craighead County, 4.6 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 40,985 housing units. The county seats of Craighead County are Jonesboro, with a 2011 population of 68,547 and Lake City, with a 2011 population of 2,123. Both places experienced a population growth between 2010 and 2011, 1.9 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Craighead County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

89.0 95.0 86.0 87.0 92.0 88.0 98.0 88.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

87.0 94.0 90.0 74.0 87.0 86.0 94.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

64.0 69.0 68.0 65.0 74.0 63.0 81.0 76.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

84.0 79.0 78.0 68.0 81.0 81.0 96.0 75.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

40.0 69.0 71.0 62.0 72.0 54.0 86.0 62.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bay Brookland Buffalo Island Central Jonesboro Nettleton Riverside Valley View Westside Consolidated

95.2 82.5 72.9 76.4 86.2 94.4 93.8 79.1

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

42.5 50,036

84.1

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

2,823

4.7

113,272

5.9

14,102

23.7

373,005

19.6

5,272

8.9

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Craighead County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Craighead County Percent

Number

Percent

8,810

37.6

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

20.9

19.8

19,506

20.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

6,819

28.3

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,109

10.3

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

18.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

39,410

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,359

32,373

7.3 68.6 22,171 14,644

8.0 65.6

60.2 39.8

982 317 621

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Craighead County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

11.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.6

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

20.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.6

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

67.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

37.1 42.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

87.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Craighead County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

46.2

51.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Crawford County Crawford County had a total population of 61,944 in 2011, making it the 13th most populous county in the state. It experienced no change in population from 2010. With a land area of 593.1 square miles, Crawford County’s population density was 104.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 91.9 percent White, 1.6 percent Black or African American, and 6.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Crawford County, 6.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 26,535 housing units. The county seat of Crawford County is Van Buren, which had a 2011 population of 22,790.

aspireEDUCATION Crawford County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

89.0 80.0 59.0 92.0 85.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

78.0 79.0 56.0 92.0 78.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

76.0 63.0 53.0 42.0 64.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

89.0 83.0 79.0 72.0 80.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

69.0 72.0 56.0 64.0 70.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Alma Cedarville Mountainburg Mulberry Van Buren

87.1 92.8 93.5 82.8 87.1

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

41.9 31,438

78.9

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

3,074

7.7

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

5,252

13.2

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,820

4.6

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Crawford County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Crawford County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

5,286

32.6

250,207

35.8

18.0

550,079

19.3

4,297

27.3

194,242

27.8

796

10.3

44,877

11.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

16.0 11,000

19.8

20.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,552

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,789

32,373

8.5 65.3

8.0 65.6

16,619 6,555

71.7 28.3

910 293 581

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Crawford County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.7

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

9.7

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

33.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

10.8

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

64.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

34.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

19.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

29.6 51.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Crawford County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.3

51.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Crittenden County Crittenden County had a total population of 50,525 in 2011, making it the 14th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 609.8 square miles, Crittenden County’s population density was 82.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 50.9 percent Black or African American, 47.0 percent White, and 2.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Crittenden County, 2.1 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 71.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 21,296 housing units. The county seat of Crittenden County is Marion. It had a 2011 population of 12,253, which reflects a decrease of 0.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Crittenden County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Earle Marion West Memphis

78.0 88.0 86.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Earle Marion West Memphis

87.0 82.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Earle Marion West Memphis

28.0 65.0 56.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Earle Marion West Memphis

62.0 83.0 74.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Earle Marion West Memphis

24.0 70.0 40.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Earle Marion West Memphis

83.8 82.8 65.3

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

66.8 23,986

77.2

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,361

4.4

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

4,195

13.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,040

3.3

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Crittenden County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Crittenden County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

9,136

61.9

250,207

35.8

26.6

550,079

19.3

5,710

39.9

194,242

27.8

742

14.4

44,877

11.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

33.8 13,270

19.8

16.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,905

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,597

32,373 12.6

55.6 10,665 8,092

8.0 65.6

56.9 43.1

1,054 375 650

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Crittenden County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Rate/1000

17.1

10.2

Percent of all births

13.8

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.1

26.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

13.6

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

73.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

39.2 41.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

83.3

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Crittenden County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.7

51.1

7.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Cross County Cross County had a total population of 17,781 in 2011, making it the 44th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 616.4 square miles, Cross County’s population density was 28.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 75.4 percent White, 22.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Cross County, 1.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,779 housing units. The county seat of Cross County is Wynne. It had a 2011 population of 8,328, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Cross County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cross County Wynne

76.0 94.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cross County Wynne

82.0 88.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cross County Wynne

61.0 75.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cross County Wynne

67.0 73.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cross County Wynne

62.0 64.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cross County Wynne

81.4 82.2

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

45.1

52.4

9,472

77.8

1,574,295

653

5.4

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,457

12.0

373,005

19.6

379

3.1

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Cross County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,453

32.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,361

19.2

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,217

28.3

194,242

27.8

521

19.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,268

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,682

32,373 8.5

64.7 4,638 2,185 883 370 622

8.0 65.6

68.0 32.0

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Cross County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Cross County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.8

9.1

12.3

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

8.8

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

81.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

34.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

39.1 45.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

41.1

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Cross County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

50.5

51.1

7.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Dallas County Dallas County had a total population of 8,072 in 2011, making it the 71st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 667.4 square miles, Dallas County’s population density was 12.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 55.9 percent White, 42.0 percent Black or African American, and 2.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Dallas County, 2.6 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,277 housing units. The county seat of Dallas County is Fordyce. It had a 2011 population of 4,279, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Dallas County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fordyce

76.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fordyce

75.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fordyce

54.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fordyce

66.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fordyce

47.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Fordyce

88.0

80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

60.7

52.4

4,438

80.0

1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

321

5.8

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

707

12.7

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

184

3.3

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Dallas County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

659

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

34.5

250,207

35.8

21.5

550,079

19.3

23.5 1,644

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

586

34.3

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

257

18.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

29.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,728

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,918

32,373 11.1

67.3 2,129 936 804 308 435

8.0 65.6

69.5 30.5

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Dallas County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Dallas County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

14.6

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

29.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

43.8

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.7

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

29.0 49.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

92.6

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Dallas County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.7

51.1

8.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Desha County Desha County had a total population of 12,763 in 2011, making it the 56th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 768.2 square miles, Desha County’s population density was 16.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 50.2 percent White, 47.9 percent Black or African American, and 1.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Desha County, 4.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,174 housing units. The county seat of Desha County is Arkansas City. It had a 2011 population of 359, which reflects a decrease of 1.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Desha County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dumas McGehee

86.0 88.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dumas McGehee

72.0 84.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dumas McGehee

54.0 64.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dumas McGehee

78.0 74.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dumas McGehee

56.0 53.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Dumas McGehee

89.9 84.2

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

64.8

52.4

6,552

75.5

1,574,295

375

4.3

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,164

13.4

373,005

19.6

366

4.2

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Desha County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,549

45.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

31.9

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,495

27.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,306

39.9

194,242

27.8

408

21.3

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,186

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,943

32,373 11.8

58.0 3,126 2,187 861 355 525

8.0 65.6

58.8 41.2

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Desha County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Desha County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

11.3

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

16.5

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

15.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

5.5

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

60.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

16.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

31.6 46.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Desha County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.3

51.1

7.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Drew County Drew County had a total population of 18,467 in 2011, making it the 39th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.2 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 828.4 square miles, Drew County’s population density was 22.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 69.8 percent White, 28.1 percent Black or African American, and 2.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Drew County, 2.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.6 percent of the total population. There were a total of 8,352 housing units. The county seat of Drew County is Monticello. It had a 2011 population of 9,446, which reflects a decrease of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Drew County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Drew Central Monticello

90.0 81.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Drew Central Monticello

82.0 75.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Drew Central Monticello

62.0 70.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Drew Central Monticello

73.0 83.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Drew Central Monticello

47.0 62.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Drew Central Monticello

81.8 86.4

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

65.3

52.4

9,689

81.9

1,574,295

592

5.0

113,272

82.7 5.9

2,339

19.8

373,005

19.6

681

5.8

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Drew County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,833

43.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

23.3

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,995

22.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,308

31.3

194,242

27.8

366

14.3

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

22.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,627

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,843

32,373 11.7

60.6 4,903 2,475 904 330 576

8.0 65.6

66.5 33.5

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Drew County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Drew County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.7

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

7.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

4.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

67.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

29.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

16.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

37.3 57.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

89.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Drew County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

47.9

51.1

7.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Faulkner County Faulkner County had a total population of 116,342 in 2011, making it the 5th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 2.7 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 647.9 square miles, Faulkner County’s population density was 179.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 85.5 percent White, 10.6 percent Black or African American, and 3.8 percent Other. Of the people living in Faulkner County, 4.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 48,325 housing units. The county seat of Faulkner County is Conway. It had a 2011 population of 60,470, which reflects a growth of 2.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Faulkner County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

94.0 90.0 91.0 90.0 95.0 96.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

90.0 91.0 88.0 82.0 85.0 88.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

84.0 87.0 71.0 76.0 78.0 83.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

91.0 95.0 75.0 76.0 89.0 88.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

82.0 83.0 71.0 69.0 81.0 78.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Conway Greenbrier Guy-Perkins Mayflower Mt. Vernon/Enola Vilonia

82.1 93.0 84.8 84.5 79.4 93.6

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

41.3

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

57,967

87.6

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

4,143

6.3

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

17,154

25.9

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

5,489

8.3

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Faulkner County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Faulkner County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

7,710

29.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

17.2

19.8

16,424

14.7

550,079

19.3

4,887

17.7

194,242

27.8

772

7.4

44,877

11.3

14.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

49,314

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,658

32,373

7.0 68.0

8.0 65.6

27,392 14,148

65.9 34.1

1,090 336 688

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Faulkner County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

5.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.2

9.1

10.1

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

8.5

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

34.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.9

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

25.1 47.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

75.4

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Faulkner County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.3

51.1

5.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Franklin County Franklin County had a total population of 18,047 in 2011, making it the 40th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 608.9 square miles, Franklin County’s population density was 29.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.1 percent White, 1.0 percent Black or African American, and 3.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Franklin County, 2.2 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 8,024 housing units. The county seats of Franklin County are Charleston and Ozark, which both experienced a 0.4 percent decrease since 2010. They had a 2011 population of 2,483 and 3,669, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Franklin County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Charleston County Line Ozark

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

100.0 96.0 90.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Charleston County Line Ozark

96.0 70.0 87.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Charleston County Line Ozark

75.0 65.0 79.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Charleston County Line Ozark

81.0 74.0 80.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Charleston County Line Ozark

71.0 73.0 59.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Charleston County Line Ozark

88.2 83.7 83.7

80.7 80.7 80.7

54.9 10,248

83.7

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

735

6.0

113,272

5.9

1,515

12.4

373,005

19.6

411

3.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Franklin County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Franklin County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,303

29.6

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

15.2

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,704

20.9

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,212

28.4

194,242

27.8

320

11.1

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

26.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,245

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,770

32,373

7.5 65.7

8.0 65.6

5,101 1,662

75.4 24.6

874 270 554

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Franklin County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

8.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

9.3

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

24.7

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

63.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

20.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010

30.5

29.8

48.1

47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009 Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Franklin County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

48.2

51.1

4.8

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Fulton County Fulton County had a total population of 12,296 in 2011, making it the 58th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 618.2 square miles, Fulton County’s population density was 19.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.8 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Fulton County, 0.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,845 housing units. The county seat of Fulton County is Salem. It had a 2011 population of 1,641, which reflects a growth of 0.4 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Fulton County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola

96.0 96.0 92.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola

96.0 91.0 96.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola

66.0 81.0 74.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola

72.0 93.0 76.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola

66.0 71.0 91.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

100.0 98.1 100.0

80.7 80.7 80.7

Graduation Rate, 2011* Mammoth Spring Salem Viola Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011 Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011 Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

45.3 7,206

81.0

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

430

4.8

113,272

5.9

1,025

11.5

373,005

19.6

398

4.5

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Fulton County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Fulton County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Number

Percent

22.7

250,207

35.8

21.4

550,079

19.3

571

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

13.7 2,588

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

842

33.5

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

401

15.0

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

37.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,696

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,611

32,373

7.4 65.8

8.0 65.6

3,779 1,040

78.4 21.6

788 265 492

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Fulton County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

11.0

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

31.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

20.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

30.0 51.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Fulton County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

48.0

51.1

5.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Garland County Garland County had a total population of 97,124 in 2011, making it the 8th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.1 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 677.8 square miles, Garland County’s population density was 143.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 88.1 percent White, 8.3 percent Black or African American, and 3.6 percent Other. Of the people living in Garland County, 5.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 50,994 housing units. The county seat of Garland County is Hot Springs. It had a 2011 population of 35,587, which reflects a growth of 1.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Garland County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

93.0 94.0 86.0 93.0 93.0 95.0 80.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

78.0 84.0 76.0 86.0 84.0 94.0 71.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

67.0 77.0 54.0 75.0 78.0 82.0 46.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

89.0 86.0 68.0 86.0 87.0 91.0 70.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

60.0 74.0 54.0 82.0 67.0 83.0 61.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cutter-Morning Star Fountain Lake Hot Springs Jessieville Lake Hamilton Lakeside Mountain Pine

84.9 75.2 67.5 82.1 82.0 91.1 77.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

52.5

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

58,246

85.1

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

5,182

7.6

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

14,112

20.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

5,039

7.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Garland County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Garland County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

7,323

37.6

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

18.4

19.8

19,897

20.9

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

6,405

32.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,754

9.1

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

33.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,651

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

34,038

32,373

8.3 65.3

8.0 65.6

28,036 11,966

70.1 29.9

1,019 309 693

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Garland County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.2

9.1

20.7

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

2.7

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

64.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

35.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.8 46.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Garland County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

55.4

51.1

6.5

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Grant County Grant County had a total population of 17,988 in 2011, making it the 42nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.8 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 631.8 square miles, Grant County’s population density was 28.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.3 percent White, 2.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Grant County, 2.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,808 housing units. The county seat of Grant County is Sheridan. It had a 2011 population of 4,637, which reflects a growth of 0.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Grant County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Poyen Sheridan

83.0 92.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Poyen Sheridan

79.0 87.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Poyen Sheridan

78.0 83.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Poyen Sheridan

85.0 83.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Poyen Sheridan

61.0 73.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Poyen Sheridan

78.9 79.7

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

42.5

52.4

10,126

84.0

1,574,295

666

5.5

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,825

15.1

373,005

19.6

711

5.9

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Grant County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

939

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

22.0

250,207

35.8

13.8

19.8

2,041

11.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

782

18.3

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

223

8.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

46,538

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,498

Unemployment Rate, 2011 Employment to Workforce Ratio, 2010

32,373 7.2

66.8

Home Ownership, 2007-2011 Owner Occupied Housing Units Renter Occupied Housing Units

5,362 1,267

Monthly Housing Costs (dollars), 2007-2011 Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses With a Mortgage Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses Without a Mortgage Median Gross Rent

1,037 308 672

8.0 65.6

80.9 19.1

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Grant County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Grant County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

4.9

9.1

12.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

71.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

37.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.4 41.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

60.4

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Grant County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

49.2

51.1

6.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Greene County Greene County had a total population of 42,720 in 2011, making it the 17th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.5 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 577.7 square miles, Greene County’s population density was 73.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 97.0 percent White, 0.9 percent Black or African American, and 2.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Greene County, 2.4 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 17,997 housing units. The county seat of Greene County is Paragould. It had a 2011 population of 26,501, which reflects a growth of 1.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Greene County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

88.0 72.0 88.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

85.0 73.0 68.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

77.0 64.0 66.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

82.0 81.0 76.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

78.0 63.0 64.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Greene County Tech Marmaduke Paragould

90.0 86.5 74.5

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

58.1 22,699

82.2

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,195

4.3

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,351

12.1

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,173

4.2

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Greene County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Greene County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,814

27.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

17.4

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

7,306

17.4

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,690

25.6

194,242

27.8

616

11.0

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

22.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,893

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

27,819

32,373

10.0 60.1

8.0 65.6

10,864 5,514

66.3 33.7

877 319 603

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Greene County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

11.3

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

7.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

27.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

5.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

66.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.7

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

25.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

32.8 40.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

72.7

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Greene County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

45.1

51.1

7.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Hempstead County Hempstead County had a total population of 22,541 in 2011, making it the 31st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 727.5 square miles, Hempstead County’s population density was 31.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 67.3 percent White, 29.6 percent Black or African American, and 3.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Hempstead County, 12.1 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 73.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,376 housing units. The county seat of Hempstead County is Hope. It had a 2011 population of 10,065, which reflects a decrease of 0.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Hempstead County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

81.0 83.0 100.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

82.0 75.0 97.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

53.0 56.0 87.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

79.0 65.0 91.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

57.0 49.0 86.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Blevins Hope Spring Hill

82.9 80.6 86.7

80.7 80.7 80.7

67.1 11,851

80.5

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

611

4.1

113,272

5.9

2,136

14.5

373,005

19.6

524

3.6

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Hempstead County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Hempstead County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,192

36.9

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

24.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

5,495

24.7

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,205

38.0

194,242

27.8

280

8.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

23.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,922

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

27,123

32,373

8.5 67.0 6,086 2,633

8.0 65.6

69.8 30.2

882 290 549

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Hempstead County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

12.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

12.4

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

21.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

5.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

63.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

35.7 39.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

88.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Hempstead County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

44.3

51.1

6.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Hot Spring County Hot Spring County had a total population of 32,881 in 2011, making it the 22nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.1 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 615.2 square miles, Hot Spring County’s population density was 53.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 86.4 percent White, 11.0 percent Black or African American, and 2.6 percent Other. Of the people living in Hot Spring County, 2.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 14,365 housing units. The county seat of Hot Spring County is Malvern. It had a 2011 population of 10,307, which reflects a decrease of 0.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Hot Spring County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

92.0 94.0 95.0 89.0 86.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

79.0 86.0 95.0 82.0 72.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

83.0 72.0 77.0 77.0 64.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

86.0 76.0 87.0 77.0 85.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

89.0 70.0 79.0 67.0 69.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bismarck Glen Rose Magnet Cove Malvern Ouachita

88.5 81.6 83.3 77.1 93.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

55.1 18,250

81.2

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

2,044

9.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

2,774

12.3

373,005

19.6

899

4.0

124,878

6.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Hot Spring County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Hot Spring County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,232

29.5

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

17.3

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

6,317

20.3

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,163

30.0

194,242

27.8

402

8.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,082

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,239

32,373

7.6 66.0 8,945 3,053

8.0 65.6

74.6 25.4

852 289 578

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Hot Spring County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

8.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

12.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

21.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

26.6 41.4

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

95.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Hot Spring County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

46.0

51.1

6.2

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Howard County Howard County had a total population of 13,886 in 2011, making it the 53rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 588.6 square miles, Howard County’s population density was 23.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 76.2 percent White, 20.7 percent Black or African American, and 3.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Howard County, 10.2 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 73.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,191 housing units. The county seat of Howard County is Nashville. It had a 2011 population of 4,660, which reflects a growth of 0.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Howard County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

77.0 67.0 89.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

76.0 65.0 88.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

77.0 48.0 59.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

91.0 74.0 74.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

71.0 32.0 57.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Dierks Mineral Springs Nashville

94.0 91.1 88.4

80.7 80.7 80.7

51.4 6,893

77.1

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

305

3.4

113,272

5.9

1,139

12.7

373,005

19.6

356

4.0

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Howard County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Howard County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,427

39.3

250,207

35.8

20.9

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.2

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

2,859

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,106

30.5

194,242

27.8

310

15.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,079

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,495

32,373

8.0 63.1

8.0 65.6

3,382 1,633

67.4 32.6

847 301 543

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Howard County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

10.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

24.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

11.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

78.1

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

43.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.7

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

28.1 40.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

96.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Howard County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.2

51.1

5.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Independence County Independence County had a total population of 36,861 in 2011, making it the 21st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.6 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 764.0 square miles, Independence County’s population density was 48.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 94.7 percent White, 2.3 percent Black or African American, and 3.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Independence County, 5.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 16,272 housing units. The county seat of Independence County is Batesville. It had a 2011 population of 10,305, which reflects a growth of 0.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Independence County Number

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

84.0 76.0 92.0 83.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

82.0 69.0 70.0 76.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

77.0 58.0 73.0 73.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

81.0 80.0 90.0 83.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

75.0 58.0 61.0 83.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Batesville Cedar Ridge Midland Southside

89.0 98.3 85.0 88.1

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

58.1

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

19,921

81.5

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,284

5.3

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,235

13.2

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,064

4.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Independence County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Independence County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,942

34.7

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

15.6

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

7,684

21.4

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,411

27.9

194,242

27.8

654

12.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,690

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,109

32,373

8.8 66.5 10,645 4,131

8.0 65.6

72.0 28.0

845 298 565

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Independence County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

7.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.6

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

32.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

74.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

43.3 42.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

46.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Independence County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

47.3

51.1

5.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Izard County Izard County had a total population of 13,419 in 2011, making it the 54th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 2.0 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 580.6 square miles, Izard County’s population density was 23.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.8 percent White, 1.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Izard County, 1.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 81.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,265 housing units. The county seat of Izard County is Melbourne. It had a 2011 population of 1,810, which reflects a decrease of 2.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Izard County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

63.0 78.0 92.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

60.0 69.0 86.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

75.0 58.0 67.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

80.0 76.0 89.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

85.0 64.0 82.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Calico Rock Izard County Consolidated Melbourne

88.1 92.3 89.6

80.7 80.7 80.7

51.8 8,099

80.1

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

520

5.1

113,272

5.9

1,282

12.7

373,005

19.6

441

4.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Izard County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Izard County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

774

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

29.8

250,207

35.8

12.6

19.8

2,592

20.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

788

31.7

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

344

11.4

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

38.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,245

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

24,966

32,373

9.4 57.7

8.0 65.6

4,486 1,405

76.2 23.8

759 293 492

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Izard County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

3.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

11.6

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

31.3

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

17.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

68.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

36.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.5

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

39.0 44.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

14.4

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Izard County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

49.3

51.1

4.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Jackson County Jackson County had a total population of 17,866 in 2011, making it the 43rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 633.9 square miles, Jackson County’s population density was 28.2 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 80.6 percent White, 17.0 percent Black or African American, and 2.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Jackson County, 2.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.3 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,524 housing units. The county seat of Jackson County is Newport. It had a 2011 population of 7,832, which reflects a decrease of 0.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Jackson County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Jackson County Newport

92.0 86.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Jackson County Newport

80.0 83.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Jackson County Newport

92.0 74.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Jackson County Newport

86.0 78.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Jackson County Newport

70.0 35.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Jackson County Newport

91.7 81.7

80.7 80.7

57.0 9,555

75.3

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

644

5.1

113,272

5.9

1,011

8.0

373,005

19.6

364

2.9

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Jackson County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,712

46.5

250,207

35.8

23.9

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.8

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,790

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,272

34.8

194,242

27.8

443

16.6

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

23.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

32,750

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,942

32,373 10.6

54.2 4,513 1,870 732 314 528

8.0 65.6

70.7 29.3

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Jackson County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Jackson County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

17.3

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

9.9

9.1

12.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

14.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

46.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

31.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

40.0 42.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

61.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Jackson County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

42.9

51.1

5.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Jefferson County Jefferson County had a total population of 76,246 in 2011, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.5 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 870.8 square miles, Jefferson County’s population density was 87.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 54.8 percent Black or African American, 42.7 percent White, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Jefferson County, 1.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 32,693 housing units. The county seat of Jefferson County is Pine Bluff. It had a 2011 population of 48,339, which reflects a decrease of 1.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Jefferson County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

66.0 70.0 79.0 95.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

64.0 59.0 77.0 92.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

44.0 37.0 44.0 71.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

60.0 62.0 70.0 83.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

34.0 39.0 54.0 70.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Dollarway Pine Bluff Watson Chapel White Hall

74.0 66.7 83.5 83.1

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

66.4

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

41,678

82.6

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

2,462

4.9

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

8,515

16.9

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

2,544

5.0

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Jefferson County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Jefferson County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

10,677

57.9

250,207

35.8

24.3

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

32.0 17,152

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

6,312

35.7

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,304

13.4

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

19.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,704

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,414

Unemployment Rate, 2011 Employment to Workforce Ratio, 2010

32,373 10.6

60.7

8.0 65.6

Home Ownership, 2007-2011 Owner Occupied Housing Units Renter Occupied Housing Units

18,105

64.5

756,915

67.5

9,957

35.5

364,471

32.5

Monthly Housing Costs (dollars), 2007-2011 Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses With a Mortgage

929

1,004

Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs - Houses Without a Mortgage

338

317

Median Gross Rent

641

637

aspireHEALTH Jefferson County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

18.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

13.0

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

18.7

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

3.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

68.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

22.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.3 44.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

63.8

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Jefferson County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.4

51.1

8.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Johnson County Johnson County had a total population of 25,742 in 2011, making it the 27th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.8 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 659.8 square miles, Johnson County’s population density was 39.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 94.3 percent White, 1.9 percent Black or African American, and 3.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Johnson County, 12.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 11,418 housing units. The county seat of Johnson County is Clarksville. It had a 2011 population of 9,251, which reflects a growth of 0.8 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Johnson County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clarksville Lamar Westside

87.0 92.0 82.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clarksville Lamar Westside

85.0 93.0 64.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clarksville Lamar Westside

80.0 76.0 75.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clarksville Lamar Westside

87.0 90.0 89.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clarksville Lamar Westside

84.0 92.0 72.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Clarksville Lamar Westside

88.2 81.1 83.7

80.7 80.7 80.7

65.9 12,508

76.4

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

482

2.9

113,272

5.9

2,614

16.0

373,005

19.6

777

4.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Johnson County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Johnson County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,923

30.6

250,207

35.8

20.8

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.2

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

5,223

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,875

29.8

194,242

27.8

435

12.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

22.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,182

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

23,986

32,373

7.2 64.8

8.0 65.6

6,761 2,865

70.2 29.8

819 256 565

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Johnson County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

16.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

5.5

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

15.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

11.6

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

60.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.7

38.0

Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.2

22.9

33.1

29.8

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

45.3

47.3

Percent PWS

97.1

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Johnson County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

46.3

51.1

5.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Lafayette County Lafayette County had a total population of 7,516 in 2011, making it the 73rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.7 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 528.3 square miles, Lafayette County’s population density was 14.2 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 61.4 percent White, 36.9 percent Black or African American, and 1.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Lafayette County, 1.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.3 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,300 housing units. The county seat of Lafayette County is Lewisville. It had a 2011 population of 1,267, which reflects a decrease of 1.0 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Lafayette County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bradley Lafayette County

Number

Percent

95.0 79.0

87.0 87.0

100.0 73.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bradley Lafayette County

44.0 45.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bradley Lafayette County

73.0 65.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bradley Lafayette County

56.0 42.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bradley Lafayette County

92.1 88.3

80.7 80.7

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bradley Lafayette County

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

65.2 3,978

77.6

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

208

4.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

654

12.8

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

253

4.9

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Lafayette County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

788

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

44.5

250,207

35.8

24.2

550,079

19.3

25.2 1,787

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

581

35.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

263

19.0

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

31.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,057

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,960

32,373 9.9

55.8 2,043 703 783 286 531

8.0 65.6

74.4 25.6

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Lafayette County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Lafayette County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

31.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

22.6

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

25.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

48.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

61.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.9

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

21.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

25.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

31.6 46.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

11.8

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Lafayette County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.3

51.1

9.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Lawrence County Lawrence County had a total population of 17,178 in 2011, making it the 47th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.4 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 587.6 square miles, Lawrence County’s population density was 29.2 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 97.3 percent White, 1.0 percent Black or African American, and 1.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Lawrence County, 1.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,962 housing units. The county seat of Lawrence County is Walnut Ridge. It had a 2011 population of 4,824, which reflects a decrease of 1.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Lawrence County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

100.0 98.0 82.0 88.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

76.0 98.0 83.0 86.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

71.0 74.0 77.0 74.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

83.0 82.0 87.0 71.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

59.0 77.0 61.0 75.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Hillcrest Hoxie Lawrence County Sloan-Hendrix

90.6 85.0 92.8 92.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

56.2

52.4

8,878

75.8

1,574,295

670

5.7

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,098

9.4

373,005

19.6

335

2.9

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Lawrence County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Lawrence County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,057

26.8

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.0

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,798

23.0

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,308

34.4

194,242

27.8

339

11.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

28.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

32,678

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,328

32,373

9.8 61.0 4,673 2,020

8.0 65.6

69.8 30.2

682 280 495

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Lawrence County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Rate/1000

11.3

10.2

Percent of all births

10.0

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

17.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

5.6

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

70.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.6

22.9

42.4

29.8

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009 Fluoridated Water, 2010

43.9

47.3

Percent PWS

44.6

64.6

aspireCOMMUNITIES Lawrence County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

42.4

51.1

6.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Lee County Lee County had a total population of 10,326 in 2011, making it the 64th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 602.6 square miles, Lee County’s population density was 17.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 54.4 percent Black or African American, 43.1 percent White, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Lee County, 1.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,274 housing units. The county seat of Lee County is Marianna. It had a 2011 population of 4,069, which reflects a decrease of 1.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Lee County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Lee County

32.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Lee County

44.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Lee County

31.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Lee County

68.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Lee County

24.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Lee County

82.8

80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

75.0 5,007

68.7

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

254

3.5

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

476

6.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

103

1.4

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Lee County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

1,230

54.5

250,207

35.8

35.2

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

33.6 3,008

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

955

46.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

465

30.2

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

22.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

27,894

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

27,690

32,373 11.3

42.1 2,229 1,255 780 324 498

8.0 65.6

64.0 36.0

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Lee County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Lee County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

5.7

9.1

15.1

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

70.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

46.7

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

14.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

42.0 33.7

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

86.5

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Lee County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

42.8

51.1

7.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Lincoln County Lincoln County had a total population of 14,006 in 2011, making it the 52nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 561.5 square miles, Lincoln County’s population density was 24.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 68.2 percent White, 29.9 percent Black or African American, and 1.8 percent Other. Of the people living in Lincoln County, 3.4 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 81.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,818 housing units. The county seat of Lincoln County is Star City. It had a 2011 population of 2,249, which reflects a decrease of 1.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Lincoln County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Star City

88.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Star City

70.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Star City

75.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Star City

81.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Star City

64.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Star City

82.0

80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

57.3 6,860

70.9

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

336

3.5

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

874

9.0

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

212

2.2

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Lincoln County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

1,289

45.6

250,207

35.8

25.4

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

21.3 2,683

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

759

28.8

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

324

21.5

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

17.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,854

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,220

32,373 9.4

46.1 2,783 1,290 776 320 522

8.0 65.6

68.3 31.7

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Lincoln County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Lincoln County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

7.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.5

9.1

10.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.8

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

44.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.7

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

31.0 46.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Lincoln County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

33.8

51.1

5.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Little River County Little River County had a total population of 12,996 in 2011, making it the 55th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 532.3 square miles, Little River County’s population density was 24.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 76.6 percent White, 19.3 percent Black or African American, and 4.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Little River County, 3.1 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,423 housing units. The county seat of Little River County is Ashdown. It had a 2011 population of 4,662, which reflects a decrease of 1.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Little River County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ashdown Foreman

83.0 79.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ashdown Foreman

83.0 75.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ashdown Foreman

66.0 75.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ashdown Foreman

67.0 86.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ashdown Foreman

66.0 66.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Ashdown Foreman

79.5 81.1

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

46.0

52.4

7,413

82.1

1,574,295

641

7.1

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,125

12.5

373,005

19.6

339

3.8

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Little River County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,103

35.6

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

20.9

19.8

2,260

17.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

841

27.8

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

281

13.4

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

27.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,937

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,836

32,373 7.7

68.6 4,181 1,188 806 288 521

8.0 65.6

77.9 22.1

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Little River County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Little River County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.2

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

Percent of all births

9.4

9.1

24.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

65.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

30.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

34.5

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

44.4 40.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Little River County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.7

51.1

5.5

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Logan County Logan County had a total population of 22,290 in 2011, making it the 32nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 708.1 square miles, Logan County’s population density was 31.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 93.7 percent White, 1.6 percent Black or African American, and 4.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Logan County, 2.4 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,083 housing units. The county seats of Logan County are Booneville and Paris, which both experienced a decrease of 0.3 percent in population since 2010. They had a 2011 population of 3,978 and 3,522, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Logan County Number

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

94.0 100.0 83.0 87.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

87.0 93.0 77.0 79.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

74.0 80.0 90.0 77.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

83.0 77.0 92.0 90.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

82.0 72.0 79.0 71.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Booneville Magazine Paris Scranton

87.1 78.8 81.7 96.8

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

48.2

52.4

11,860

78.2

1,574,295

893

5.9

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,699

11.2

373,005

19.6

436

2.9

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Logan County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Logan County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,590

29.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,355

20.0

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,617

31.2

194,242

27.8

344

9.0

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

27.2

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,000

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,854

32,373

8.4 64.8

8.0 65.6

6,478 1,807

78.2 21.8

774 284 478

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Logan County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

10.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

6.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

29.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

53.1

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.9

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

23.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

32.3 47.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

44.5

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Logan County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

44.2

51.1

5.5

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Lonoke County Lonoke County had a total population of 69,341 in 2011, making it the 11th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 770.7 square miles, Lonoke County’s population density was 90.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 90.4 percent White, 6.4 percent Black or African American, and 3.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Lonoke County, 3.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 72.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 27,715 housing units. The county seat of Lonoke County is Lonoke. It had a 2011 population of 4,303, which reflects a growth of 1.4 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Lonoke County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

92.0 96.0 86.0 83.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

87.0 92.0 70.0 77.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

80.0 72.0 59.0 83.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

86.0 80.0 67.0 83.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

78.0 83.0 35.0 72.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cabot Carlisle England Lonoke

79.4 75.0 77.2 79.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

47.5

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

36,990

85.6

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

3,370

7.8

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

7,473

17.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

2,284

5.3

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Lonoke County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Lonoke County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

5,317

28.9

250,207

35.8

13.7

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.3

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

9,417

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

3,486

18.8

194,242

27.8

770

10.9

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

16.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

49,579

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,459

32,373

6.8 68.0

8.0 65.6

18,310 6,357

74.2 25.8

1,067 342 670

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Lonoke County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

8.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

7.3

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

8.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

6.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

35.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.5

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.5 44.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

67.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Lonoke County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.4

51.1

5.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Madison County Madison County had a total population of 15,776 in 2011, making it the 51st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 834.3 square miles, Madison County’s population density was 18.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.9 percent White, 0.5 percent Black or African American, and 3.6 percent Other. Of the people living in Madison County, 5.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 7,554 housing units. The county seat of Madison County is Huntsville. It had a 2011 population of 2,358, which reflects a growth of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Madison County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Huntsville

84.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Huntsville

79.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Huntsville

78.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Huntsville

89.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Huntsville

70.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Huntsville

86.4

80.7

34.2

52.4

7,939

75.3

1,574,295

82.7

345

3.3

113,272

5.9

1,288

12.2

373,005

19.6

384

3.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Madison County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

681

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

18.1

250,207

35.8

22.6

550,079

19.3

11.4

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,533

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,154

31.2

194,242

27.8

429

19.0

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,292

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

22,380

32,373 6.2

68.1 4,569 1,318 878 254 532

8.0 65.6

77.6 22.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Madison County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Madison County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

7.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

7.8

9.1

21.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

65.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

33.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

38.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

19.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

25.5 52.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

1.6

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Madison County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

57.8

51.1

5.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Marion County Marion County had a total population of 16,573 in 2011, making it the 49th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 597.0 square miles, Marion County’s population density was 27.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.8 percent White, 0.4 percent Black or African American, and 2.8 percent Other. Of the people living in Marion County, 1.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 82.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 9,419 housing units. The county seat of Marion County is Yellville. It had a 2011 population of 1,198, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Marion County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Flippin Yellville-Summit

78.0 88.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Flippin Yellville-Summit

70.0 79.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Flippin Yellville-Summit

83.0 80.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Flippin Yellville-Summit

92.0 85.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Flippin Yellville-Summit

85.0 73.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Flippin Yellville-Summit

81.1 90.9

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

65.4

52.4

10,719

84.8

1,574,295

735

5.8

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,834

14.5

373,005

19.6

557

4.4

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Marion County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

641

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

21.1

250,207

35.8

12.1

19.8

3,352

20.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

988

34.5

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

336

8.7

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

38.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

32,685

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,450

32,373 9.4

56.7 5,754 1,301 802 279 557

8.0 65.6

81.6 18.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Marion County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Marion County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.7

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

4.2

9.1

23.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

62.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

37.7

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

24.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

28.7 57.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Marion County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.0

51.1

5.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Miller County Miller County had a total population of 43,759 in 2011, making it the 16th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 625.6 square miles, Miller County’s population density was 69.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 72.8 percent White, 24.2 percent Black or African American, and 3.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Miller County, 3.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 19,369 housing units. The county seat of Miller County is Texarkana. It had a 2011 population of 30,117, which reflects a growth of 0.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Miller County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

88.0 88.0 86.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

86.0 92.0 79.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

61.0 72.0 45.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

74.0 86.0 61.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

68.0 71.0 55.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Fouke Genoa Central Texarkana

91.7 85.7 75.2

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

42.2 23,745

83.0

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,712

6.0

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,693

12.9

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,009

3.5

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Miller County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Miller County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

4,541

43.4

250,207

35.8

21.5

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

25.1

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

9,113

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

3,366

32.4

194,242

27.8

705

12.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

20.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,728

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

31,817

32,373

7.0 66.7

8.0 65.6

10,864 5,688

65.6 34.4

969 303 660

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Miller County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

12.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.7

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

36.1

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.5

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

54.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

35.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

43.5 41.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.9

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Miller County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

47.9

51.1

7.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Mississippi County Mississippi County had a total population of 45,966 in 2011, making it the 15th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.1 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 900.6 square miles, Mississippi County’s population density was 51.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 63.6 percent White, 34.1 percent Black or African American, and 2.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Mississippi County, 3.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 72.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 20,184 housing units. The county seats of Mississippi County are Blytheville and Osceola, which both experienced a 1.1 percent decrease in population since 2010. They had a 2011 population of 15,447 and 7,673, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Mississippi County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

100.0 57.0 92.0 82.0 72.0 88.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

100.0 64.0 91.0 87.0 72.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

72.0 44.0 67.0 62.0 45.0 48.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

78.0 53.0 88.0 84.0 77.0 73.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

77.0 33.0 68.0 70.0 40.0 66.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Armorel Blytheville Gosnell Manila Osceola South Mississippi County

96.3 67.8 66.1 98.8 76.5 81.4

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

68.4 22,084

75.7

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,511

5.2

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

3,682

12.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,070

3.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Mississippi County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Mississippi County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

6,797

52.6

250,207

35.8

25.4

550,079

19.3

4,575

36.3

194,242

27.8

997

18.2

44,877

11.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

28.6 11,428

19.8

19.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,426

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,283

32,373 11.1

61.5 10,142 6,994

8.0 65.6

59.2 40.8

871 313 577

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Mississippi County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Rate/1000

15.6

10.2

Percent of all births

11.8

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

14.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

67.4

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

42.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.0 44.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

71.8

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Mississippi County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

41.1

51.1

7.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Monroe County Monroe County had a total population of 8,075 in 2011, making it the 70th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 607.1 square miles, Monroe County’s population density was 13.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 56.8 percent White, 40.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Monroe County, 2.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,362 housing units. The county seat of Monroe County is Clarendon. It had a 2011 population of 1,649, which reflects a decrease of 0.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Monroe County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Brinkley Clarendon

98.0 72.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Brinkley Clarendon

94.0 69.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Brinkley Clarendon

55.0 19.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Brinkley Clarendon

70.0 61.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Brinkley Clarendon

44.0 46.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Brinkley Clarendon

69.0 81.5

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

66.0

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

4,027

71.5

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

435

7.7

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

772

13.7

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

181

3.2

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Monroe County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,069

54.3

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

26.4

19.8

2,516

31.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

852

47.5

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

354

23.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

29.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

27,758

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,790

32,373 9.0

62.5 2,177 1,285 774 322 507

8.0 65.6

62.9 37.1

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Monroe County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Monroe County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

14.8

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.6

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

10.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

73.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

30.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.3 36.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

79.5

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Monroe County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

51.8

51.1

7.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Montgomery County Montgomery County had a total population of 9,433 in 2011, making it the 65th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.6 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 779.9 square miles, Montgomery County’s population density was 12.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.7 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 3.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Montgomery County, 4.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 5,818 housing units. The county seat of Montgomery County is Mount Ida. It had a 2011 population of 1,070, which reflects a decrease of 0.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Montgomery County Number

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

87.0 84.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

88.0 66.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

58.0 75.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

73.0 83.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

73.0 79.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Caddo Hills Mount Ida

78.9 92.9

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

46.2

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

5,489

81.3

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

520

7.7

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

763

11.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

270

4.0

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Montgomery County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

531

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

26.7

250,207

35.8

11.1

19.8

2,036

21.9

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

654

35.0

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

290

14.5

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

37.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,603

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

23,507

32,373 8.3

66.5 3,151 574 955 270 477

8.0 65.6

84.6 15.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

aspireARKANSAS Montgomery County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Montgomery County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.1

10.2

Percent of all births

9.4

9.1

20.0

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

64.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

42.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

23.1

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.9 50.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Montgomery County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

46.6

51.1

4.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Nevada County Nevada County had a total population of 9,017 in 2011, making it the 66th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.2 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 617.8 square miles, Nevada County’s population density was 14.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 67.1 percent White, 30.6 percent Black or African American, and 2.3 percent Other. Of the people living in Nevada County, 2.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,401 housing units. The county seat of Nevada County is Prescott. It had a 2011 population of 3,304, which reflects a growth of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Nevada County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nevada Prescott

76.0 84.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nevada Prescott

73.0 83.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nevada Prescott

60.0 52.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nevada Prescott

68.0 67.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Nevada Prescott

51.0 42.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Nevada Prescott

83.8 95.2

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

78.6 4,778

76.4

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

444

7.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

645

10.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

208

3.3

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Nevada County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

846

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

39.0

250,207

35.8

23.5

550,079

19.3

23.3 2,084

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

737

35.0

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

341

21.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

28.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,590

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,425

32,373 9.2

66.4 2,722 985 849 315 591

8.0 65.6

73.4 26.6

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Nevada County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Nevada County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

13.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.7

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

17.0

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

70.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.8

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.1 52.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

74.1

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Nevada County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

100

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.3

51.1

9.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Newton County Newton County had a total population of 8,264 in 2011, making it the 69th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.8 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 820.9 square miles, Newton County’s population density was 10.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.8 percent White, 0.3 percent Black or African American, and 3.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Newton County, 1.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.6 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,684 housing units. The county seat of Newton County is Jasper. It had a 2011 population of 458, which reflects a decrease of 1.7 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Newton County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

69.0 86.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

55.0 74.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

54.0 72.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

72.0 83.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

50.0 79.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Deer/Mt. Judea Jasper

92.3 85.7

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

39.0

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

4,760

79.8

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

290

4.9

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

754

12.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

185

3.1

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Newton County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

414

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

23.7

250,207

35.8

11.8

19.8

1,742

21.3

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

602

36.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

306

18.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

32.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,224

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

24,520

32,373 7.8

62.4 2,881 625 802 231 367

8.0 65.6

82.2 17.8

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Newton County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Newton County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.2

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.1

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

17.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

14.5

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

58.1

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

38.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

22.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

28.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

34.7 47.4

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

29.6

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Newton County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

102

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

56.6

51.1

4.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Ouachita County Ouachita County had a total population of 25,880 in 2011, making it the 26th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 732.8 square miles, Ouachita County’s population density was 35.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 57.4 percent White, 40.2 percent Black or African American, and 2.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Ouachita County, 1.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 13,034 housing units. The county seat of Ouachita County is Camden. It had a 2011 population of 12,072, which reflects a decrease of 0.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Ouachita County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

98.0 88.0 78.0 88.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

81.0 84.0 76.0 84.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

51.0 50.0 59.0 17.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

80.0 73.0 81.0 48.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

44.0 55.0 75.0 24.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bearden Camden Fairview Harmony Grove Stephens

84.9 84.5 82.2 89.7

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

58.6

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

14,874

83.2

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,135

6.3

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

2,356

13.2

373,005

19.6

659

3.7

124,878

6.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

82.7

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Ouachita County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Ouachita County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,716

44.4

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

27.3

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

6,145

24.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,220

37.6

194,242

27.8

514

12.1

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

26.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

35,095

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,844

32,373

9.4 66.6

8.0 65.6

7,553 3,229

70.1 29.9

823 303 499

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Ouachita County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

17.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.0

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

25.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.3

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

72.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

45.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.8

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

26.6 57.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

72.9

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Ouachita County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

104

aspire ARKANSAS Appendix II : County Data

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

52.5

51.1

7.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Perry County Perry County had a total population of 10,405 in 2011, making it the 63rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 551.4 square miles, Perry County’s population density was 18.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.4 percent White, 2.2 percent Black or African American, and 2.4 percent Other. Of the people living in Perry County, 2.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,907 housing units. The county seat of Perry County is Perryville. It had a 2011 population of 1,455, which reflects a decrease of 0.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Perry County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East End Perryville

81.0 95.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East End Perryville

73.0 87.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East End Perryville

57.0 63.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East End Perryville

76.0 77.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East End Perryville

70.0 76.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* East End Perryville

94.4 83.3

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

36.7 5,952

81.5

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

357

4.9

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

840

11.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

314

4.3

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Perry County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

674

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

29.4

250,207

35.8

16.4

550,079

19.3

15.3 1,691

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

625

27.2

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

242

14.2

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

25.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,858

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,825

32,373 8.6

64.1 3,321 692 863 282 666

8.0 65.6

82.8 17.2

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Perry County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Perry County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

2.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

11.0

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

16.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

67.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

37.5

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

19.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.0 46.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

86.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Perry County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

106

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

49.4

51.1

3.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Phillips County Phillips County had a total population of 21,442 in 2011, making it the 35th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.4 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 695.7 square miles, Phillips County’s population density was 30.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 62.7 percent Black or African American, 35.6 percent White, and 1.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Phillips County, 1.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 72.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,024 housing units. The county seat of Phillips County is Helena-West Helena. It had a 2011 population of 12,106, which reflects a decrease of 1.4 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Phillips County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

92.0 65.0 94.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

89.0 66.0 71.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

52.0 51.0 27.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

68.0 64.0 48.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

46.0 34.0 37.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Barton-Lexa Helena/West Helena Marvell

84.7 64.9 78.3

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

71.9 10,033

72.9

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,396

10.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

1,683

12.2

373,005

19.6

577

4.2

124,878

6.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Phillips County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Phillips County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

4,217

67.4

250,207

35.8

34.0

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

39.1

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

7,216

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

3,002

51.0

194,242

27.8

485

15.4

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

26,892

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

29,861

32,373

11.4 57.6

8.0 65.6

4,506 3,596

55.6 44.4

857 328 573

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Phillips County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

20.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

14.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

1.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

65.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

45.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

21.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

21.9

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

34.1 36.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

75.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Phillips County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

108

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.9

51.1

8.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Pike County Pike County had a total population of 11,259 in 2011, making it the 62nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 600.6 square miles, Pike County’s population density was 18.7 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 93.6 percent White, 3.2 percent Black or African American, and 3.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Pike County, 6.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 5,548 housing units. The county seat of Pike County is Murfreesboro. It had a 2011 population of 1,638, which reflects a decrease of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Pike County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

99.0 88.0 75.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

83.0 78.0 58.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

63.0 73.0 68.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

78.0 79.0 78.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

61.0 64.0 68.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Centerpoint Kirby South Pike County

92.8 83.8 77.2

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

47.9 5,872

78.8

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

438

5.9

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

842

11.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

363

4.9

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Pike County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Pike County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

947

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

34.1

250,207

35.8

14.9

19.8

2,264

20.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

873

32.4

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

151

8.2

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

27.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,054

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

27,799

32,373

9.4 63.4

8.0 65.6

3,093 1,030

75.0 25.0

825 289 478

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Pike County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

3.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.7

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

25.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

66.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

37.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

23.6

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

22.4 40.4

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Pike County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

110

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

46.9

51.1

7.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Poinsett County Poinsett County had a total population of 24,514 in 2011, making it the 28th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 758.4 square miles, Poinsett County’s population density was 32.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 90.6 percent White, 7.6 percent Black or African American, and 1.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Poinsett County, 2.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,860 housing units. The county seat of Poinsett County is Harrisburg. It had a 2011 population of 2,283, which reflects a decrease of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Poinsett County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

84.0 88.0 91.0 84.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

83.0 83.0 84.0 85.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

57.0 62.0 62.0 76.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

77.0 73.0 81.0 79.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

61.0 62.0 87.0 67.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* East Poinsett County Harrisburg Marked Tree Trumann

76.9 77.1 87.0 70.6

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

52.9

52.4

12,073

72.8

1,574,295

656

4.0

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,563

9.4

373,005

19.6

447

2.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Poinsett County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Poinsett County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

2,547

43.1

250,207

35.8

25.0

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

21.7

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

6,024

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,172

37.1

194,242

27.8

734

19.9

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.8

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,761

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,876

32,373

9.0 61.1

8.0 65.6

6,228 3,199

66.1 33.9

836 313 467

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Poinsett County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

7.2

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

18.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

71.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

46.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

23.3

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

25.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.5 45.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

49.5

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Poinsett County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

41.3

51.1

6.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Polk County Polk County had a total population of 20,610 in 2011, making it the 37th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 857.7 square miles, Polk County’s population density was 24.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 95.0 percent White, 0.5 percent Black or African American, and 4.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Polk County, 6.2 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,054 housing units. The county seat of Polk County is Mena. It had a 2011 population of 5,723, which reflects a decrease of 0.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Polk County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

94.0 92.0 96.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

90.0 91.0 93.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

57.0 66.0 72.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

67.0 75.0 84.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

64.0 68.0 67.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cossatot River Mena Ouachita River

95.3 89.7 90.0

80.7 80.7 80.7

48.8 11,589

81.6

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

967

6.8

113,272

5.9

1,506

10.6

373,005

19.6

495

3.5

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Polk County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Polk County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,957

40.4

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

13.9

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,514

22.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,671

35.3

194,242

27.8

338

8.6

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

32.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,030

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

23,847

32,373

8.3 61.9

8.0 65.6

6,184 1,795

77.5 22.5

852 262 534

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Polk County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

6.3

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

6.9

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

12.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

82.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.4

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

26.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

26.9 47.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Polk County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

51.1

5.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Pope County Pope County had a total population of 62,331 in 2011, making it the 12th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 812.6 square miles, Pope County’s population density was 76.7 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 92.7 percent White, 3.1 percent Black or African American, and 4.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Pope County, 7.1 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 25,671 housing units. The county seat of Pope County is Russellville. It had a 2011 population of 28,160, which reflects a growth of 0.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Pope County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

90.0 99.0 94.0 95.0 91.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

87.0 96.0 97.0 94.0 84.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

90.0 69.0 75.0 82.0 77.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

88.0 81.0 96.0 90.0 85.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

62.0 62.0 91.0 81.0 74.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Atkins Dover Hector Pottsville Russellville

81.7 81.2 90.9 95.7 82.2

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

51.3 31,370

82.2

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,773

4.6

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

7,796

20.4

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

2,549

6.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Pope County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Pope County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

4,395

31.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

16.6

19.8

13,026

22.1

550,079

19.3

4,226

30.1

194,242

27.8

632

8.4

44,877

11.3

19.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,095

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,105

32,373

7.6 66.1

8.0 65.6

15,717 6,882

69.5 30.5

899 286 607

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Pope County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

7.7

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.6

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

18.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

3.8

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

52.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

30.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.5 46.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

97.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Pope County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

45.2

51.1

6.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Prairie County Prairie County had a total population of 8,618 in 2011, making it the 68th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.1 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 648.0 square miles, Prairie County’s population density was 13.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 86.2 percent White, 12.1 percent Black or African American, and 1.6 percent Other. Of the people living in Prairie County, 1.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,451 housing units. The county seats of Prairie County are De Valls Bluff, with a 2011 population of 612 and Des Arc, with a 2011 population of 1,699. Both experienced a population decline between 2010 and 2011, -1.1 percent and -1.0 percent, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Prairie County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Des Arc Hazen

95.0 71.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Des Arc Hazen

86.0 74.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Des Arc Hazen

70.0 72.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Des Arc Hazen

73.0 78.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Des Arc Hazen

59.0 46.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Des Arc Hazen

95.7 82.9

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

73.5 4,779

76.7

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

248

4.0

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

614

9.9

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

152

2.4

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Prairie County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

536

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

27.8

250,207

35.8

21.7

550,079

19.3

16.0 1,841

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

563

31.3

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

250

15.9

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

31.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

36,088

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

30,294

32,373

8.2 66.6 2,714 971 846 311 501

8.0 65.6

73.6 26.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Prairie County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Prairie County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

2.7

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

12.8

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

20.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

12.8

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

75.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

44.0

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

32.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

16.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

30.1 36.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

76.9

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Prairie County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

46.3

51.1

6.8

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Pulaski County Pulaski County had a total population of 386,299 in 2011, making it the most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.9 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 759.8 square miles, Pulaski County’s population density was 508.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 60.2 percent White, 35.1 percent Black or African American, and 4.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Pulaski County, 6.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 176,324 housing units. The county seat of Pulaski County is Little Rock. It had a 2011 population of 195,314, which reflects a growth of 0.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Pulaski County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

73.0 78.0 86.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

70.0 74.0 83.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

47.0 54.0 59.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

66.0 77.0 72.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

60.0 68.0 59.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Little Rock North Little Rock Pulaski County Special

65.7 74.4 60.8

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

58.5 224,517

88.8

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

16,055

6.3

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

79,162

31.3

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

29,056

11.5

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Pulaski County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Pulaski County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

40,222

44.3

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

26.8

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

63,000

16.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

21,239

23.3

194,242

27.8

3,951

9.0

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

17.7

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

43,898

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

42,438

32,373

7.2 67.4

8.0 65.6

93,485 60,861

60.6 39.4

1,224 391 752

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Pulaski County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

10.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

9.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

8.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

68.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

36.8

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

31.6

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.0

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

23.2 44.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

98.7

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Pulaski County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

58.0

51.1

6.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Randolph County Randolph County had a total population of 18,017 in 2011, making it the 41st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 652.2 square miles, Randolph County’s population density was 27.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.9 percent White, 1.0 percent Black or African American, and 2.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Randolph County, 1.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 8,480 housing units. The county seat of Randolph County is Pocahontas. It had a 2011 population of 6,625, which reflects a growth of 0.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Randolph County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Maynard Pocahontas

91.0 91.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Maynard Pocahontas

77.0 80.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Maynard Pocahontas

61.0 72.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Maynard Pocahontas

75.0 85.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Maynard Pocahontas

55.0 68.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Maynard Pocahontas

94.0 95.7

80.7 80.7

70.1 9,886

80.0

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

847

6.9

113,272

5.9

1,419

11.5

373,005

19.6

359

2.9

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Randolph County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,096

27.0

250,207

35.8

23.4

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

15.7

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,128

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,407

35.4

194,242

27.8

545

17.3

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

30.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,210

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,639

32,373 10.3

61.2 5,500 1,771 781 292 495

8.0 65.6

75.6 24.4

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Randolph County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Randolph County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

10.9

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

6.6

9.1

18.1

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

71.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

43.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

22.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

19.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.1 50.7

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

75.6

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Randolph County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

44.1

51.1

5.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Saint Francis County St. Francis County had a total population of 27,970 in 2011, making it the 23rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.0 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 634.8 square miles, St. Francis County’s population density was 44.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 52.1 percent Black or African American, 45.3 percent White, and 2.6 percent Other. Of the people living in St. Francis County, 4.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,795 housing units. The county seat of St. Francis County is Forrest City. It had a 2011 population of 15,237, which reflects a decrease of 0.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Saint Francis County Number

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

79.0 65.0 78.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

57.0 65.0 76.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

30.0 30.0 59.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

52.0 76.0 74.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

35.0 31.0 81.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Forrest City Hughes Palestine-Wheatley

71.2 78.6 86.9

80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

75.6 14,020

74.1

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

1,055

5.6

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

1,920

10.2

373,005

19.6

626

3.3

124,878

6.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Saint Francis County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Saint Francis County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

4,033

60.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

34.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

7,844

32.9

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

2,829

43.8

194,242

27.8

756

23.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

17.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

28,467

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,121

32,373

11.0 46.8 5,007 4,053

8.0 65.6

55.3 44.7

852 325 548

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Saint Francis County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

19.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

12.1

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

12.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

8.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

78.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

21.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

39.8 39.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

78.5

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Saint Francis County Number

Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

Voter Participation, 2012

39.8

51.1

Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

10.5

6.3

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Saline County Saline County had a total population of 109,526 in 2011, making it the 6th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 2.2 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 723.6 square miles, Saline County’s population density was 151.4 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 91.7 percent White, 5.4 percent Black or African American, and 2.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Saline County, 3.9 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 75.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 45,737 housing units. The county seat of Saline County is Benton. It had a 2011 population of 31,367, which reflects a growth of 2.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Saline County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

95.0 95.0 94.0 96.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

91.0 90.0 90.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

73.0 82.0 83.0 65.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

82.0 93.0 93.0 84.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

73.0 82.0 78.0 71.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bauxite Benton Bryant Harmony Grove

88.5 84.8 85.1 70.9

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

35.8

52.4

63,515

88.6

1,574,295

4,747

6.6

113,272

82.7 5.9

16,426

22.9

373,005

19.6

4,828

6.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Saline County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Saline County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

7,022

28.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011 Children Living in Poverty, 2011 Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

Arkansas

Number

14.6

19.8

10,845

10.0

550,079

19.3

3,953

15.2

194,242

27.8

702

4.6

44,877

11.3

22.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

54,372

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

36,977

32,373

6.5 70.8

8.0 65.6

30,873 9,259

76.9 23.1

1,154 353 754

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Saline County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

5.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.4

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

10.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

9.3

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

69.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

35.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

27.7

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

22.6

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.1 41.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

94.7

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Saline County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

60.4

51.1

5.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Scott County Scott County had a total population of 11,272 in 2011, making it the 61st most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.3 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 892.3 square miles, Scott County’s population density was 12.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 91.3 percent White, 0.8 percent Black or African American, and 7.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Scott County, 7.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.8 percent of the total population. There were a total of 5,193 housing units. The county seat of Scott County is Waldron. It had a 2011 population of 3,630, which reflects a growth of 0.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Scott County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Waldron

85.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Waldron

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Waldron

67.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Waldron

74.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Waldron

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Waldron

81.8

80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

48.3 5,586

76.0

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

373

5.1

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

819

11.1

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

244

3.3

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Scott County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

938

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

32.9

250,207

35.8

22.3

550,079

19.3

14.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

2,475

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,022

37.0

194,242

27.8

292

15.7

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

27.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

31,163

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

22,474

32,373 6.9

62.5 3,098 1,058 835 247 527

8.0 65.6

74.5 25.5

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Scott County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Scott County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

14.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.5

9.1

30.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

61.1

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

27.6

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

29.6 49.9

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Scott County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

45.9

51.1

6.6

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Searcy County Searcy County had a total population of 8,036 in 2011, making it the 72nd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.9 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 666.1square miles, Searcy County’s population density was 12.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.0 percent White, 0.3 percent Black or African American, and 3.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Searcy County, 1.7 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 4,955 housing units. The county seat of Searcy County is Marshall. It had a 2011 population of 1,329, which reflects a decrease of 1.9 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Searcy County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

94.0 97.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

90.0 85.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

72.0 88.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

82.0 88.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

64.0 80.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Ozark Mountain Searcy County

80.8 87.5

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

48.9

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

4,334

72.9

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

310

5.2

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

504

8.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

162

2.7

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Searcy County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

561

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

32.9

250,207

35.8

11.2

19.8

2,274

28.6

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

743

46.6

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

301

18.2

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

34.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

26,990

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

24,598

32,373 8.5

62.9 2,571 850 760 240 431

8.0 65.6

75.2 24.8

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Searcy County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Searcy County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

3.0

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

5.9

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

Rate/1000 live births

0.0

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

56.8

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

29.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

37.4 47.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

24.7

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Searcy County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

58.6

51.1

7.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Sebastian County Sebastian County had a total population of 127,127 in 2011, making it the 4th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.1 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 531.9 square miles, Sebastian County’s population density was 239.0 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 83.6 percent White, 6.7 percent Black or African American, and 9.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Sebastian County, 12.6 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.9 percent of the total population. There were a total of 55,358 housing units. The county seats of Sebastian County are Ft. Smith and Greenwood, which both experienced a growth of 1.1 percent since 2010. They had a 2011 population of 87,152 and 9,052, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Sebastian County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

86.0 97.0 89.0 85.0 89.0 86.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

81.0 92.0 91.0 75.0 83.0 89.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

67.0 85.0 47.0 68.0 73.0 78.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

79.0 92.0 78.0 80.0 74.0 82.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

66.0 84.0 73.0 55.0 65.0 72.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Fort Smith Greenwood Hackett Hartford Lavaca Mansfield

70.0 96.2 72.9 85.2 87.0 83.8

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

41.6

52.4

66,730

82.2

1,574,295

6,053

7.5

113,272

82.7 5.9

15,395

19.0

373,005

19.6

5,155

6.4

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Sebastian County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Sebastian County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

10,083

32.2

250,207

35.8

21.2

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

19.7 26,510

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

9,817

31.2

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,626

10.5

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

20.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

38,404

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

35,717

32,373

8.3 68.1 30,679 17,762

8.0 65.6

63.3 36.7

987 331 591

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Sebastian County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

15.1

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

6.6

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

45.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.3

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

57.3

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

36.1

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

24.2

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

33.9 46.8

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

12.8

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Sebastian County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

50.4

51.1

6.5

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Sevier County Sevier County had a total population of 17,293 in 2011, making it the 46th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 565.1 square miles, Sevier County’s population density was 30.6 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 89.6 percent White, 4.5 percent Black or African American, and 5.9 percent Other. Of the people living in Sevier County, 31.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 70.6 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,912 housing units. The county seat of Sevier County is DeQueen. It had a 2011 population of 6,683, which reflects a growth of 1.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Sevier County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* De Queen Horatio

96.0 84.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* De Queen Horatio

93.0 80.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* De Queen Horatio

74.0 63.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* De Queen Horatio

81.0 82.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* De Queen Horatio

73.0 69.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* De Queen Horatio

81.0 97.0

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

60.9

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

7,361

70.0

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

587

5.6

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

963

9.2

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

291

2.8

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Sevier County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,374

28.1

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.6

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,710

21.7

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,585

31.6

194,242

27.8

202

10.3

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

20.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

30,899

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

23,163

32,373 8.3

66.2 4,239 1,586 915 255 485

8.0 65.6

72.8 27.2

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Sevier County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Sevier County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

15.2

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

10.4

9.1

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

29.6

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

11.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

86.6

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

45.8

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

32.4

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

28.3

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

34.2 42.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Sevier County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

44.6

51.1

6.8

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Sharp County Sharp County had a total population of 17,380 in 2011, making it the 45th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.7 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 604.4 square miles, Sharp County’s population density was 28.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.2 percent White, 0.8 percent Black or African American, and 3.0 percent Other. Of the people living in Sharp County, 1.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 78.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 9,842 housing units. The county seat of Sharp County is Ash Flat. It had a 2011 population of 1,088, which reflects a growth of 0.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Sharp County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cave City Highland

95.0 96.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cave City Highland

90.0 86.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cave City Highland

70.0 63.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cave City Highland

91.0 81.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Cave City Highland

68.0 76.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Cave City Highland

85.5 93.7

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

55.0

52.4

10,425

83.0

1,574,295

758

6.0

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,610

12.8

373,005

19.6

643

5.1

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Sharp County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,096

29.6

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

14.5

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,197

24.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,377

37.8

194,242

27.8

611

15.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

40.9

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

28,760

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

24,588

32,373 10.3

56.4 5,791 1,315 759 272 566

8.0 65.6

81.5 18.5

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Sharp County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Sharp County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

13.7

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.8

9.1

29.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

29.4

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

72.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

19.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

44.9 54.0

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Sharp County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

54.3

51.1

5.0

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Stone County Stone County had a total population of 12,603 in 2011, making it the 57th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.7 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 606.4 square miles, Stone County’s population density was 20.8 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.9 percent White, 0.3 percent Black or African American, and 2.8 percent Other. Of the people living in Stone County, 1.5 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 79.4 percent of the total population. There were a total of 6,802 housing units. The county seat of Stone County is Mountain View. It had a 2011 population of 2,793, which reflects a growth of 1.6 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Stone County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mountain View

88.0

87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mountain View

73.0

82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mountain View

80.0

68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mountain View

97.0

80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Mountain View

77.0

68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Mountain View

91.1

80.7

55.4 7,049

79.2

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

586

6.6

113,272

5.9

1,047

11.8

373,005

19.6

344

3.9

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Stone County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

689

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

27.4

250,207

35.8

22.9

550,079

19.3

10.7 2,848

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

986

38.5

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

470

17.5

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

38.0

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

29,182

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

24,631

32,373 10.2

56.4 4,117 1,024 773 260 484

8.0 65.6

80.1 19.9

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Stone County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Stone County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

7.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

8.5

9.1

36.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.7

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

67.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

34.6

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.2

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

30.1

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

38.9 41.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Stone County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

55.5

51.1

8.4

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Union County Union County had a total population of 41,427 in 2011, making it the 19th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 1039.2 square miles, Union County’s population density was 39.9 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 64.5 percent White, 33.0 percent Black or African American, and 2.5 percent Other. Of the people living in Union County, 3.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.2 percent of the total population. There were a total of 19,431 housing units. The county seat of Union County is El Dorado. It had a 2011 population of 18,789, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Union County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

84.0 81.0 82.0 95.0 78.0 54.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

83.0 75.0 89.0 95.0 71.0 53.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

69.0 61.0 61.0 73.0 59.0 45.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

85.0 89.0 75.0 84.0 76.0 71.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

65.0 64.0 72.0 78.0 67.0 19.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* El Dorado Junction City Norphlet Parkers Chapel Smackover Strong-Huttig

86.3 82.3 72.0 81.7 81.3 72.9

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

66.6

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

23,122

81.6

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

2,311

8.2

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

4,675

16.5

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

1,418

5.0

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Union County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Union County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

4,272

42.3

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

23.3

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

8,790

21.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

3,113

31.8

194,242

27.8

712

11.5

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

37,193

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

40,486

32,373

9.7 59.6

8.0 65.6

11,702 5,055

69.8 30.2

853 334 572

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Union County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.5

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

9.3

9.1

18.9

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

8.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

73.5

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

39.7

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

29.9

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

34.2 53.6

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

0.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Union County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

55.2

51.1

7.9

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Van Buren County Van Buren County had a total population of 17,083 in 2011, making it the 48th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.2 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 708.1 square miles, Van Buren County’s population density was 24.1 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 96.3 percent White, 0.6 percent Black or African American, and 3.1 percent Other. Of the people living in Van Buren County, 2.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 80.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 10,438 housing units. The county seat of Van Buren County is Clinton. It had a 2011 population of 2,570, which reflects a decrease of 1.2 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Van Buren County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clinton Shirley South Side

90.0 94.0 93.0

87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clinton Shirley South Side

89.0 78.0 86.0

82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clinton Shirley South Side

80.0 55.0 78.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clinton Shirley South Side

88.0 68.0 92.0

80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Clinton Shirley South Side

66.0 68.0 81.0

68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Clinton Shirley South Side

92.6 92.5 76.7

80.7 80.7 80.7

52.6 10,078

81.3

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

766

6.2

113,272

5.9

1,570

12.7

373,005

19.6

529

4.3

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Van Buren County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Van Buren County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,262

36.2

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

12.8

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

3,719

22.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,302

39.1

194,242

27.8

535

14.2

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

37.4

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

34,513

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

26,725

32,373

9.8 60.3 5,474 1,623

8.0 65.6

77.1 22.9

788 287 537

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Van Buren County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

10.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

7.4

9.1

10.8

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

4.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

62.9

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

41.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.7

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

31.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

36.8 49.3

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

85.2

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Van Buren County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

48.0

51.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Washington County Washington County had a total population of 207,521 in 2011, making it the 3rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 2.2 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 942.0 square miles, Washington County’s population density was 220.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 88.5 percent White, 3.3 percent Black or African American, and 8.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Washington County, 15.8 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.7 percent of the total population. There were a total of 88,713 housing units. The county seat of Washington County is Fayetteville. It had a 2011 population of 75,102, which reflects a growth of 2.1 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Washington County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

94.0 93.0 88.0 83.0 78.0 93.0 86.0 87.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

84.0 84.0 84.0 79.0 81.0 85.0 81.0 74.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

67.0 83.0 80.0 68.0 68.0 76.0 68.0 70.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

89.0 86.0 87.0 85.0 80.0 83.0 81.0 82.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

76.0 74.0 86.0 73.0 74.0 76.0 67.0 73.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Elkins Farmington Fayetteville Greenland Lincoln Prairie Grove Springdale West Fork

91.1 89.5 84.9 84.7 87.9 93.9 80.1 88.3

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

44.4

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

98,923

82.1

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

5,817

4.8

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

33,267

27.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

12,186

10.1

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Washington County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Washington County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

15,556

31.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.8

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

40,190

20.1

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

13,960

27.0

194,242

27.8

1,637

8.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

14.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

39,230

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

32,269

32,373

6.0 68.6 43,239 33,602

8.0 65.6

56.3 43.7

1,214 336 671

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Washington County

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011 No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

Arkansas

Rate/1000

10.0

10.2

Percent of all births

8.2

9.1

19.5

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.2

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

64.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

35.8

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

25.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

24.2 54.2

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

99.3

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Washington County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Percent

Arkansas Number

Percent

52.4

51.1

5.3

6.3

aspireARKANSAS White County White County had a total population of 78,167 in 2011, making it the 9th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 1.4 percent increase in population from 2010. With a land area of 1035.1 square miles, White County’s population density was 75.5 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 92.6 percent White, 4.3 percent Black or African American, and 3.1 percent Other. Of the people living in White County, 4.0 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 76.1 percent of the total population. There were a total of 32,843 housing units. The county seat of White County is Searcy. It had a 2011 population of 23,151, which reflects a growth of 1.3 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION White County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central

81.0 97.0 83.0 96.0 83.0 92.0 89.0 80.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central

72.0 89.0 74.0 94.0 88.0 88.0 84.0 82.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central

70.0 76.0 76.0 66.0 64.0 71.0 83.0 75.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central

79.0 81.0 81.0 82.0 87.0 83.0 89.0 86.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central

81.0 80.0 76.0 72.0 68.0 63.0 80.0 61.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

80.2 84.0 100.0 91.3 90.8 89.6 81.4 80.0

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Graduation Rate, 2011* Bald Knob Beebe Bradford Pangburn Riverview Rose Bud Searcy White County Central Remediation Rate, 2012 Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

40.0 39,917

82.5

52.4 1,574,295

82.7

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

2,789

5.8

113,272

5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

8,892

18.4

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

3,173

6.6

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS White County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES White County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Percent

Number

Percent

5,158

28.8

250,207

35.8

18.0

550,079

19.3

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Number

15.9 13,484

19.8

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

4,327

23.6

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

1,228

12.1

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

21.3

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

42,958

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,655

32,373

8.8 61.5

8.0 65.6

20,128 9,401

68.2 31.8

974 301 590

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH White County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011

Rate/1000

9.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

Percent of all births

6.7

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011

9.1

12.2

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

7.3

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

76.7

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

40.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

28.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

20.7

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

33.4 43.1

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

93.0

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES White County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.0

51.1

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Woodruff County Woodruff County had a total population of 7,229 in 2011, making it the 74th most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.4 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 586.8 square miles, Woodruff County’s population density was 12.3 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 70.5 percent White, 27.3 percent Black or African American, and 2.2 percent Other. Of the people living in Woodruff County, 1.3 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 77.5 percent of the total population. There were a total of 3,854 housing units. The county seat of Woodruff County is Augusta. It had a 2011 population of 2,189, which reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent since 2010.

aspireEDUCATION Woodruff County Number

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Augusta McCrory

86.0 89.0

87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Augusta McCrory

80.0 86.0

82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Augusta McCrory

44.0 81.0

68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Augusta McCrory

63.0 77.0

80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Augusta McCrory

28.0 67.0

68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Augusta McCrory

82.9 80.0

80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

56.8

52.4

Population with High School Diploma or GED or Higher, 2007-2011

3,745

72.9

1,574,295

Population with Associate’s Degree, 2007-2011

172

3.3

113,272

82.7 5.9

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, 2007-2011

492

9.6

373,005

19.6

Population with Graduate or Professional Degree, 2007-2011

132

2.6

124,878

6.6

aspireFAMILIES Woodruff County Number

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

669

Single Female Head of Household, 2010 Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

40.9

250,207

35.8

24.6

19.8

1,942

27.3

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

619

38.5

194,242

27.8

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011

222

18.3

44,877

11.3

Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

28.1

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

27,357

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

28,723

32,373 11.6

63.1 1,917 1,339 746 320 411

8.0 65.6

58.9 41.1

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Woodruff County (continued)

aspireHEALTH Woodruff County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

11.6

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

8.9

9.1

14.4

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

11.1

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

81.2

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

47.3

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

24.5

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

18.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

35.9 39.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

63.9

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Woodruff County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

148

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Arkansas

Percent

Number

Percent

47.7

51.1

6.7

6.3

aspireARKANSAS Yell County Yell County had a total population of 22,060 in 2011, making it the 33rd most populous county in the state. It experienced a 0.6 percent decrease in population from 2010. With a land area of 930.0 square miles, Yell County’s population density was 23.7 persons per square mile in 2011. The racial composition of the county was 94.5 percent White, 1.9 percent Black or African American, and 3.7 percent Other. Of the people living in Yell County, 19.2 percent were Hispanic or Latino, which can be of any race. The population age 18 and over accounted for 74.0 percent of the total population. There were a total of 9,765 housing units. The county seats of Yell County are Danville and Dardanelle, which both experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in population since 2010. They had a 2011 population of 2,396 and 4,720, respectively.

aspireEDUCATION Yell County Number

Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

Grade 3 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

95.0 88.0 74.0 90.0

87.0 87.0 87.0 87.0

Grade 3 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

88.0 83.0 74.0 85.0

82.0 82.0 82.0 82.0

Grade 8 Math, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

70.0 80.0 60.0 69.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Grade 8 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

75.0 89.0 65.0 84.0

80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0

Grade 11 Literacy, Proficient or Advanced, 2012* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

61.0 82.0 68.0 75.0

68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0

Graduation Rate, 2011* Danville Dardanelle Two Rivers Western Yell County

89.4 81.9 85.7 79.5

80.7 80.7 80.7 80.7

Remediation Rate, 2012

59.1

52.4

10,153

70.8

1,574,295

364

2.5

113,272

82.7 5.9

1,507

10.5

373,005

19.6

381

2.7

124,878

6.6

* - Data only available at School District Level.

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aspireARKANSAS Yell County (continued)

aspireFAMILIES Yell County

Children in Single Parent Families, 2007-2011

Arkansas

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

1,364

24.0

250,207

35.8

Single Female Head of Household, 2010

16.0

19.8

Total Population Living in Poverty, 2011

4,226

19.5

550,079

19.3

Children Living in Poverty, 2011

1,579

28.1

194,242

27.8

435

13.8

44,877

11.3

Population Age 65 and Over Below Poverty, 2007-2011 Senior Dependence Ratio, 2010

24.5

22.1

Median Household Income (dollars), 2011

33,747

38,889

Per Capita Personal Income (dollars), 2010

25,791

32,373

6.5 68.3

8.0 65.6

5,613 2,314

70.8 29.2

820 272 555

756,915 364,471

67.5 32.5

1,004 317 637

aspireHEALTH Yell County

Arkansas

Rate/1000

13.4

10.2

Percent of all births

Births to Teens, Age 11-17, 2011 Low Birth Weight Babies, 2011

9.4

9.1

25.7

18.3

Rate/1000 live births

No Prenatal Care During First Trimester, 2011 Infant Mortality Rate, 2011

6.9

7.0

Percent

Overweight/Obese Adults, 2010

55.0

67.1

Overweight/Obese School Age, 2011-2012 (Grades K,2,4,6,8,10)

43.2

38.0

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, 2011-2012 Any Drug - Lifetime Use (Grades 6,8,10,12 Combined)

26.0

27.0

Current Cigarette Smokers, 2010

28.4

22.9

Physical Activity/Inactivity No Exercise in Past 30 Days, 2010 Meeting Physical Activity Recommendation, 2009

28.5 52.5

29.8 47.3

Percent PWS

31.4

64.6

Fluoridated Water, 2010

aspireCOMMUNITIES Yell County Number

Voter Participation, 2012 Charitable Giving (percent of discretionary income), 2008

* - Data only available at School District Level.

150

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Arkansas Percent

Number

Percent

42.1

51.1

5.2

6.3