St. Francis County, Arkansas

St. Francis County is a county in the United States of Arkansas. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the St. Francis County is home to 29329 inhabitants. Its population was estimated at 26336 in July 2008, It is the 24th largest county by population in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The county encompasses an area of 642.4 sq mi (1663.81 square kilometre ), of which, 633.84 square miles (1641.64 square kilometre) of it is land and 8.56 square miles (22.17 square kilometre) of it is water, making it the 40th largest by size in Arkansas.

St. Francis County Arkansas
Map of St. Francis County, Arkansas

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 29329 residents, 10043 households, and 7227 families in the county. The population density was 46.3 people per square mile (17.88/kmē), it is the 21st most populated county in terms of population density. There were 11242 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile (6.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.65 people, and the average family size was 3.17 people. In the county the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males. Its population was estimated at 26336 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 48.23% White, 49.96% Black or African American, 0.32% American Indian, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.83% from two or more races.

St. Francis County Arkansas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
St. Francis County Arkansas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
St. Francis County Arkansas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $26146, making its Arkansas's 18th lowest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $30324, making it the 13th poorest county by median family income among the Arkansas. The per capita income for the county was $12483, it is the fourth lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas.

In 2000, 8028 pupils and students, of which 4071 are male and 3957 are female, 27.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 558 nursery or pri school, 534 kindergarten, 3660 elementary school, 2129 high school and 1147 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Caldwell TownSt. Francis County3.023.010.02465154.71688938594
2Colt CitySt. Francis County1.251.250368295.21495831250
3Forrest City CitySt. Francis County16.3116.260.0614774908.71171623111
4Hughes CitySt. Francis County2.172.150.021867869.81003918333
5Madison CitySt. Francis County1.781.710.07987577.9973315700
6Palestine CitySt. Francis County3.243.220.02741230.21446224904
7Wheatley CitySt. Francis County3.173.170372117.31355627813
8Widener TownSt. Francis County0.50.50335663.91213520833
YearPopulation
April 2000 census29329
April 2000 Estimate29329
July 2000 Estimate29284
July 2001 Estimate28834
July 2002 Estimate28548
July 2003 Estimate28459
July 2004 Estimate27938
July 2005 Estimate27457
July 2006 Estimate27135
July 2007 Estimate26877
July 2008 Estimate26336
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school270288558
Kindergarten250284534
Elementary school193517253660
High school105010792129
College or graduate school5665811147
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
St. Francis County, Arkansas$26146$30324$12483
Arkansas, United States$32182$38663$16904
United States$41994$50046$21587