Smackover, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.2 sq mi (11 km²) |
| - Land | 4.2 sq mi (11 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,005 |
| - Density | 477.4/sq mi (182.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 71762 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-64730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0058637 |
Smackover is a city in Union County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 1,929.[1] The name Smackover is an anglicization of the French "Sumac Couvert" which translates to "covered in sumac".
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[edit] Geography
Smackover is located at (33.361525, -92.727855)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km²), all of it land. Smackover is also an important town in South Arkansas.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,005 people, 794 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.9 people per square mile (182.1/km²). There were 915 housing units at an average density of 215.3/sq mi (83.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.57% White, 26.28% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 794 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,807, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $31,081 versus $19,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,461. About 9.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Industry
- Cross Oil
[edit] Culture
Smackover is home to the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. The Museum depicts the history and culture of Smackover and the surrounding area with an indoor reconstruction of downtown Smackover, an Oil Field Park, and numerous exhibits illustrating South Arkansas's oil industry. Smackover hosts an annual four-day Oil Town Festival held in June. More information can be found at http://www.amnr.org/south.htm
[edit] Notable People
Clyde Scott (born 29 August 1924 in Dixie, Louisiana) grew up in Smackover. Scott participated in both track and football at the University of Arkansas and the US Naval Academy. He also earned an Olympic medal in the 110 meter hurdles and competed professionally in the National Football League. He has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Sheri Smeltzer, Miss Arkansas USA 1987
Former Navy and Temple College Football Coach Wayne Hardin was born in Smackover. Hardin Coached two Heisman trophy winners at Navy, Joe Bellino in 1960 and Roger Staubach in 1963. He is also Temple's all time winningest coach.
Rockabilly stars Jimmy Lee Fautheree and Sleepy LaBeef were both born in Smackover.
Don Nelson owner of Don's food market, most cheerful person you will ever meet stop by and see him.
Chief Hustles everyone for their money....has more than most, makes his rounds to the bp, don's, and the carwash.
[edit] References
- ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on November 16, 2006.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Smackover, Arkansas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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