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词条 Fordyce, Arkansas
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  1. Geography

  2. Demographics

  3. Education

  4. Notable people

  5. Industry

  6. References

  7. External links

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|population_total = 4300
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|population_density_km2 = 221.01
|population_density_sq_mi = 572.39
|timezone = Central (CST)
|utc_offset = −06:00
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|postal_code_type = ZIP Code
|postal_code = 71742
|area_code = 870
|blank_name = FIPS code
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|footnotes =
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|pop_est_footnotes = [1]
|population_est = 3902
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Fordyce is a city in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,300 at the 2010 census,[2] down from 4,799 in 2000.

The city is the county seat,[3] home to the 1911 Dallas County Courthouse.

Within Fordyce there are 19 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fordyce Home Accident Insurance Company. The town was named for Samuel W. Fordyce.[4]

Geography

Fordyce is located in southeastern Dallas County, with the city's southern border following the Calhoun County line. U.S. Routes 79 and 167 bypass the city center to the north and west, while Arkansas Highway 8 passes through the downtown area. US 79 leads northeast {{convert|42|mi}} to Pine Bluff and southwest {{convert|31|mi}} to Camden, while US 167 leads north {{convert|35|mi}} to Sheridan and south {{convert|51|mi}} to El Dorado. AR 8 leads southeast {{convert|26|mi}} to Warren and northwest {{convert|49|mi}} to Arkadelphia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Fordyce has a total area of {{convert|17.5|km2|order=flip}}, all land.[2]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1890= 980
|1900= 1710
|1910= 2794
|1920= 2996
|1930= 3206
|1940= 3429
|1950= 3754
|1960= 3890
|1970= 4837
|1980= 5175
|1990= 4729
|2000= 4799
|2010= 4300
|estyear=2017
|estimate=3902
|estref=[5]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2014 Estimate[7]
}}

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,300 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 53.3% Black, 42.0% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race and 1.1% from two or more races. 2.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,799 people, 1,737 households, and 1,186 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.8 people per square mile (281.2/km²). There were 2,024 housing units at an average density of {{convert|307|sqmi|km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 48.61% White, 49.66% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,737 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,297, and the median income for a family was $30,120. Males had a median income of $24,971 versus $15,553 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,118. About 16.2% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education is provided by the Fordyce School District. The city and surrounding area is served by Fordyce High School. The school's athletic teams are the Redbugs.

Notable people

  • Anderson W. Atkinson, U.S. Air Force general
  • Jim Benton, pro football star in 1940s
  • Paul "Bear" Bryant, iconic coach in College Football Hall of Fame, attended Fordyce High School
  • Cory Carr (born 1975), American-Israeli basketball player for Israeli team Elitzur Ramla B.C.[9]
  • James Hal Cone, theologian
  • Scott Hutchins, author
  • Raylee Johnson, NFL player, defensive end for San Diego Chargers
  • Larry Lacewell, college football coach and director of scouting for Dallas Cowboys
  • Red Parker, college football coach
  • Ray Phillips, NFL player, linebacker for Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles
  • Ray E. Porter, World War II general who won Purple Heart and Legion of Merit
  • John Thach, World War II naval aviator, later promoted to admiral
  • Kevin Williams, NFL Pro Bowl defensive tackle for Minnesota Vikings
  • W. Randolph "Randy" Woodson, chancellor, North Carolina State University
  • Robin F. Wynne, associate justice, Supreme Court of Arkansas

Industry

Top employers:[10]

  • First Step, Inc.
  • Fordyce School District
  • ITW Shippers Dunnage bag plant
  • Lyon Folder Company
  • Millcreek of Arkansas
  • Transitech, Inc.
  • Walmart Stores
  • Gentle Touch
  • Havoc Boats

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2017_Gazetteer/2017_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Aug 22, 2018}}
2. ^{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0524220| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Fordyce city| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=October 9, 2015}}
3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YQozzgAf?url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2015-05-10 |df= }}
4. ^Samuel Wesley Fordyce in The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=May 22, 2015|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015 }}
8. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
9. ^[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/carrco01.html]
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.fordycearkansas.org/business/topemp.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-01-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719122349/http://www.fordycearkansas.org/business/topemp.html |archivedate=2008-07-19 |df= }}

External links

{{Commons cat}}{{Dallas County, Arkansas}}

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