Cleveland County, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 8571 people in the county, organized into 3273 households, and 2515 families living in the county. The population density was 14.3 people per square mile (5.52/kmē), it would be the seventh least densely populated county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. There were 3834 housing units at an average density of 6.4 per square mile (2.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.6 people, and the average family size was 3 people. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 8665, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 7296 White, 1234 Black or African American, 29 American Indian, 14 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, and 89 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $32405, it is the 11th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income for a family in the county was $38164, making it the 15th wealthiest county by median family income among the Arkansas. The per capita income for the county was $15362, making it the 36th highest county by per capita income in Arkansas.
In 2000, 2085 pupils and students, of which 973 are male and 1112 are female, 24.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 135 nursery or pri school, 122 kindergarten, 1006 elementary school, 569 high school and 253 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsland City | Cleveland County | 1.12 | 1.12 | 0 | 449 | 401.4 | 9500 | 20536 |
| 2 | Rison City | Cleveland County | 2.67 | 2.67 | 0 | 1271 | 475.1 | 13106 | 20865 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8571 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8571 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8544 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8620 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8596 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8625 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8647 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8733 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8675 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8751 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8665 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 60 | 75 | 135 |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 68 | 122 |
| Elementary school | 514 | 492 | 1006 |
| High school | 266 | 303 | 569 |
| College or graduate school | 79 | 174 | 253 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County, Arkansas | $32405 | $38164 | $15362 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |