Williford, Arkansas

Williford is a town in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 75 at the 2010 census.[3]

Williford, Arkansas
Town
Location of Williford in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 36°15′6″N 91°21′33″W
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Sharp
Government
• Mayor	Michelle Forehand
Area [1]
• Total	0.35 sq mi (0.91 km^2)
• Land	0.35 sq mi (0.91 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	325 ft (99 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	75
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	80
• Density	229.23/sq mi (88.40/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	72482
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-75740
GNIS feature ID	0078776

Geography

Williford is located at 36°15′6″N 91°21′33″W (36.251586, -91.359232).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²), all land.

Climate

The warmest summers that Williford has witnessed occurred in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	357		—
1930	279		−21.8%
1940	272		−2.5%
1950	213		−21.7%
1960	195		−8.5%
1970	175		−10.3%
1980	169		−3.4%
1990	69		−59.2%
2000	63		−8.7%
2010	75		19.0%
Est. 2019	80	[2]	6.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 63 people, 32 households, and 18 families residing in the town. The population density was 71.5/km² (187.3/mi²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 52.2/km² (136.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.83% White, and 3.17% from two or more races.

There were 32 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the town, the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $11,875, and the median income for a family was $20,000. Males had a median income of $11,250 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,942. There were 30.0% of families and 29.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 71.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

It is within the Highland School District which operates Highland High School.[8][9]

It was served by the Williford School District until July 1, 2004, when it consolidated with the Randolph County School District to form the Twin Rivers School District. On July 1, 2010, the Twin Rivers district was dissolved.[10] Twin Rivers district previously operated the Williford Campus.[11]

The first school in the community opened in a building also used for church services. A dedicated building opened in 1890, and replacements opened circa 1915 and the early 1930s. The final elementary building opened in 1971.[12]

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. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Williford town, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "Global Analysis - Annual 2016". NOAA. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
8. "AGENDA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION May 10, 2010." Arkansas Board of Education. On PDF p. 89/172 there is a map showing the reallocation of Twin Rivers territory to the successor school districts in 2010. This map was prepared by GIS Program Manager Learon Dalby and released on April 5, 2010.
9. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Sharp County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 26, 2018. Note this map reflects the status before the dissolution of the Twin Rivers School District.
10. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 21, 2017.
11. "Contact Us." Twin Rivers School District. Retrieved on October 21, 2017.
12. Mrs. Wess. "History of the Williford Schools." Williford School District. Retrieved on October 21, 2017.