| 词条 | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas |
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|official_name = Walnut Ridge, Arkansas |settlement_type = Town |image_skyline = Litherlandwalnutridge.jpg |imagesize = 250px |image_caption = Walnut Ridge historic rail depot and now Amtrak Station |image_seal = |image_map = File:Lawrence County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Walnut Ridge Highlighted 0572890.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Walnut Ridge in Lawrence County, Arkansas. |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_name1 = Arkansas |subdivision_name2 = Lawrence |government_type = |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = Charles Snapp[1] |established_date = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 42.41 |area_total_sq_mi = 16.38 |area_land_km2 = 42.41 |area_land_sq_mi = 16.38 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |elevation_ft = 269 |elevation_m = 82 |population_as_of = 2010 |population_footnotes = |population_total = 4890 |population_metro = |population_density_km2 = 119.36 |population_density_sq_mi = 309.13 |timezone = Central (CST) |utc_offset = -6 |coordinates = {{coord|36|4|21|N|90|57|25|W|region:US-AR|display=inline,title}} |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 72476 |area_code = 870 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 05-72890 |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 0078686 |footnotes = |website = www.cityofwalnutridge.com |pop_est_as_of = 2017 |pop_est_footnotes = [2] |population_est = 5062 |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = [2] }}Walnut Ridge is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County.[3] Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist College is in College City, a formerly separate community that merged into Walnut Ridge in 2017.[4] HistoryWalnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area. Previously there had been settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860.[5] In 1964, The Beatles briefly stopped at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport on the way to and from a retreat in Missouri. This visit inspired a monument, a plaza, and a music festival in Walnut Ridge.[6][7] GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|11.6|sqmi|km2}}, all land. ClimateClimate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[8] {{Weather box |location = Walnut Ridge, Arkansas |single line = Yes |metric first = Yes |Jan high F = 48 |Feb high F = 52 |Mar high F = 58 |Apr high F = 70 |May high F = 80 |Jun high F = 88 |Jul high F = 91 |Aug high F = 91 |Sep high F = 84 |Oct high F = 74 |Nov high F = 59 |Dec high F = 50 |year high F = 70 |Jan low F = 30 |Feb low F = 33 |Mar low F = 38 |Apr low F = 49 |May low F = 59 |Jun low F = 67 |Jul low F = 70 |Aug low F = 68 |Sep low F = 59 |Oct low F = 49 |Nov low F = 36 |Dec low F = 31 |year low F = 49 |Jan precipitation inch = 5.2 |Feb precipitation inch = 4.3 |Mar precipitation inch = 4 |Apr precipitation inch = 3.9 |May precipitation inch = 4.9 |Jun precipitation inch = 3.8 |Jul precipitation inch = 3.6 |Aug precipitation inch = 2.9 |Sep precipitation inch = 2.5 |Oct precipitation inch = 3.4 |Nov precipitation inch = 4.6 |Dec precipitation inch = 3.4 |year precipitation inch = 46.5 |source 1 = Weatherbase [9] |date=August 2013 }} Demographics{{US Census population|1880= 301 |1890= 457 |1900= 845 |1910= 1798 |1920= 2226 |1930= 2007 |1940= 2013 |1950= 3106 |1960= 3547 |1970= 3800 |1980= 4152 |1990= 4388 |2000= 4925 |2010= 4890 |estyear=2017 |estimate=5062 |estref=[10] |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[11] }} As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 4,925 permanent residents, 2,065 homeholds, and 1,305 families living in the town. The population density was 425.5 people per square mile (164.4/km²). There were 2,283 housing units at an average density of 197.3 per square mile (76.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,065 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age >18, there were 77.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,953, and the median income for a family was $36,735. Males had a median income of $27,458 versus $20,169 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,974. About 10.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the international poverty limit, including 15.9% of those under <18 and 18.6% of those age >65. EducationPublic education for elementary and secondary school students in most of the city is provided from the Lawrence County School District, which includes Walnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Ridge High School. Some portions are within the Hoxie School District, which operates Hoxie High School.[13] The Walnut Ridge School District was in operation until July 1, 2006, when it merged with the Black Rock School District to form the Lawrence County district.[14] InfrastructureTransportation
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