Pulaski County, Arkansas

Pulaski County is located in the U.S. state of Arkansas with a population of 391,911,[1] making it the most populous county in Arkansas. Its county seat is Little Rock,[2] which is also Arkansas's capital and largest city. Pulaski County is Arkansas's fifth county, formed on December 15, 1818, alongside Clark and Hempstead Counties. The county is named for Casimir Pulaski, a Polish volunteer who saved George Washington's life during the American Revolutionary War. Pulaski County is included in the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area which had 731,612 people in the 2015 census estimates. The Little Rock, North Little Rock Combined Statistical Area had 904,469 people in the 2015 census estimates.

Pulaski County
U.S. county
Pulaski County Courthouse, in downtown Little Rock
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°44′32″N 92°17′09″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedDecember 15, 1818
Named forCasimir Pulaski
SeatLittle Rock
Largest cityLittle Rock
Area
 • Total808 sq mi (2,090 km2)
 • Land760 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Water48 sq mi (120 km2)  5.9%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total382,748
 • Estimate 
(2019)
391,911
 • Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitepulaskicounty.net

History

U. M. Rose, a pro-Confederate attorney, was county chancellor (judge and chief county executive) from 1860 until the fall of Little Rock to Union forces on September 1, 1863.

An 1863 American Civil War battle, the Battle of Bayou Fourche, occurred a few days later in Pulaski County.

Pulaski County was home to Willow Springs Water Park, one of the oldest water parks in the nation, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2013.

  • Cotton pickers receiving sixty cents a day ($10.81 in 2017 dollars), Pulaski County, Arkansas, October 1935. Ben Shahn, photographer. From the Farm Security Administration Collection.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 808 square miles (2,090 km2), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km2) is land and 48 square miles (120 km2) (5.9%) is water.[3]

Major highways

Adjacent counties


Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18302,395—
18405,350123.4%
18505,6575.7%
186011,699106.8%
187032,066174.1%
188032,6161.7%
189047,32945.1%
190063,17933.5%
191086,75137.3%
1920109,46426.2%
1930137,72725.8%
1940156,08513.3%
1950196,68526.0%
1960242,98023.5%
1970287,18918.2%
1980340,61318.6%
1990349,6602.7%
2000361,4743.4%
2010382,7485.9%
2019 (est.)391,911[4]2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid Pulaski County[9]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 361,474 people, 147,942 households, and 95,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 469 people per square mile (181/km2). There were 161,135 housing units at an average density of 209 per square mile (81/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 63.96% White, 31.87% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 147,942 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.90% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,120, and the median income for a family was $46,523. Males had a median income of $33,131 versus $25,943 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,466. About 10.40% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The Arkansas Department of Correction Wrightsville Unit is in Wrightsville.[11]

Politics

Pulaski County is one of the most Democratic counties in Arkansas and the Southern United States. The city of North Little Rock was ranked the most liberal community in the state.[12] In the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, Republicans carried the county in every presidential election from 1868 to 1888. Since then, Republicans have only won the county four times: 1956, 1972, 1984, and 1988.

Pulaski County has followed in the footsteps of most urban counties across the country, especially in the era of Barack Obama's presidency and post-presidency that has seen urban areas turn bluer and rural areas, such as virtually all of Arkansas, get even redder and more conservative. Donald Trump, the two-time winner of the state with over 60% of the vote, only garnered about 38% in this county, among his worst performances in a state that has strongly turned against the Democrats in the 21st century. Joe Biden's 59.9% share in 2020 is the highest for a Democrat in the county since 1976, besting even native son Bill Clinton in both 1992 and 1996.

Presidential elections results
Pulaski County, Arkansas
vote by party in presidential elections [13]
Year REP DEM Others
2020 37.5% 63,687 59.9% 101,947 2.6% 4,322
2016 38.3% 61,257 56.1% 89,574 5.6% 8,945
2012 43.3% 68,984 54.7% 87,248 2.0% 3,149
2008 43.5% 70,212 55.1% 88,854 1.4% 2,277
2004 44.2% 67,903 55.0% 84,532 0.8% 1,185
2000 43.9% 55,866 53.7% 68,320 2.3% 2,965
1996 35.1% 44,780 58.8% 75,084 6.2% 7,869
1992 34.9% 47,789 58.0% 79,482 7.1% 9,686
1988 55.0% 70,562 43.5% 55,857 1.5% 1,914
1984 58.2% 77,651 40.7% 54,237 1.2% 1,530
1980 46.2% 52,125 48.6% 54,839 5.3% 5,973
1976 37.1% 37,690 62.6% 63,541 0.2% 244
1972 63.0% 57,576 36.8% 33,611 0.3% 281
1968 33.3% 26,709 34.4% 27,597 32.2% 25,844
1964 48.3% 38,312 51.1% 40,535 0.6% 442
1960 39.7% 22,146 46.7% 26,034 13.6% 7,608
1956 51.1% 25,702 46.5% 23,372 2.4% 1,227
1952 48.6% 23,460 50.6% 24,448 0.8% 378
1948 24.0% 5,910 53.3% 13,120 22.8% 5,609
1944 26.9% 6,069 72.9% 16,470 0.2% 50
1940 17.2% 2,955 82.5% 14,219 0.3% 56
1936 10.3% 1,320 89.5% 11,482 0.2% 28
1932 13.9% 2,281 85.5% 14,049 0.7% 110
1928 34.6% 4,880 65.2% 9,215 0.2% 29
1924 28.4% 2,729 59.3% 5,706 12.3% 1,187
1920 35.8% 3,711 62.8% 6,506 1.5% 150
1916 30.2% 2,593 69.9% 6,008 0.00% 0
1912 16.8% 1,044 54.1% 3,369 29.1% 1,815
1908 45.7% 3,533 50.3% 3,893 4.0% 309
1904 42.4% 2,450 53.7% 3,099 3.9% 224
1900 41.9% 1,932 56.5% 2,609 1.6% 75
1896 35.8% 1,754 61.7% 3,021 2.4% 119
1892 39.1% 2,492 53.2% 3,392 7.8% 494

Education

Communities

Cities

Town

Census-designated places

Other communities

Townships

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas and some may have incorporated towns or cities within part of their space. Townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the US Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (often referred to as "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps. Pulaski County only has two townships, as of 2010. They are listed below.[14][15]

Township FIPS code ANSI code
(GNIS ID)		 Population
center(s)		 Pop.
(2010)		 Pop.
density
(/mi2)		 Pop.
density
(/km2)		 Land area
(mi2)		 Land area
(km2)		 Water area
(mi2)		 Water area
(km2)		 Geographic coordinates
Big Rock 05-90300 69013 Alexander, Cammack Village, Little Rock, Wrightsville 219,984 506.7 195.6 404.014 1,046 30.148 78.08 34°44′30″N 92°24′43″W
Hill 05-91731 69014 Jacksonville, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Sherwood 162,764 435.8 168.3 355.750 921.4 17.753 45.98 34°48′12″N 92°11′32″W
Source: U.S. Census Bureau[16][17]

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  9. Based on 2000 census data
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. Facilities 5. Arkansas Department of Corrections. Retrieved on March 8, 2011.
  12. Kiersz, Hunter Walker, Andy. "Here Are The Most Liberal And Most Conservative Towns In Each State". Business Insider. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  13. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  14. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Pulaski County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  15. "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  16. "County Subdivisions: Arkansas". Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (TXT) on May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  17. "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2014.

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