Hickory Ridge, Arkansas

Hickory Ridge is a city in Cross County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 272 at the 2010 census.[3]

Hickory Ridge, Arkansas
City
Location of Hickory Ridge in Cross County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°24′3″N 90°59′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyCross
Area
 • Total0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Land0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
233 ft (71 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total272
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
241
 • Density371.91/sq mi (143.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72347
Area code(s)870
FIPS code05-31900
GNIS feature ID0077174

Geography

Hickory Ridge is located in northwestern Cross County at 35°24′3″N 90°59′42″W (35.400729, -90.994974).[4] U.S. Route 49 passes through the community, leading north 37 miles (60 km) to Jonesboro and south 35 miles (56 km) to Interstate 40 at Brinkley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hickory Ridge has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1950345—
19603645.5%
197041012.6%
198047816.6%
1990436−8.8%
2000384−11.9%
2010272−29.2%
Est. 2019241[2]−11.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2000 census,[6] there were 384 people, 155 households and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was 599.6 per square mile (231.7/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 257.7/sq mi (99.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.48% White, 0.26% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races. 0.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 155 households of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

Age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median household income was $22,778, and the median family income was $28,906. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,053. About 11.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 29.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Cross County School District, which leads to graduation from Cross County High School. The district's mascot and athletic emblem is the Thunderbird.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hickory Ridge city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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