Sevier County, Arkansas

Sevier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,058.[1] The county seat is De Queen.[2] Sevier County is Arkansas's 16th county, formed on October 17, 1828,[3] and named for Ambrose Sevier, U.S. Senator from Arkansas. On November 3, 2020 voters in Sevier County, AR approved alcohol sales by a vote of 3,499 (67.31 percent) to 1,699 (32.69 percent).

Sevier County
U.S. county
The Sevier County Courthouse is located in De Queen
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°00′N 94°15′W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 17, 1828
Named forAmbrose Hundley Sevier
SeatDe Queen
Largest cityDe Queen
Area
 • Total581 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land565 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  2.8%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total17,058
 • Estimate 
(2019)
17,007
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Sevier County Library in De Queen

History

Sevier County was organized on October 17, 1828 under legislative authority. It was formed from Hempstead and Miller Counties. Five days later on October 22, 1828, the legislature expanded the county's border, incorporating more land south of the Red River.[4] Hempstead, Miller and Crawford Counties as well as the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory bound Sevier County. The establishment of Sevier County became effective on November 1, 1828.[5]

The county seat has undergone several changes since Sevier County was organized. The first county seat was Paraclifta. In 1871, the Lockes donated 120 acres (0.49 km2) of land. As a result, the county seat was moved to Lockesburg. In 1905, the county seat was again moved to De Queen. Sevier County is known as "The Land of Lakes", "The Land of Fruits and Flowers" and "The Home of Friendly People". The county has five lakes within a 35-mile (56 km) radius, five rivers and mountain streams and forests.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 565 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) (2.8%) is water.[6]

Notable People

Current or former residents of Sevier County include:

Major highways
  • Future Interstate 49
  • U.S. Highway 59
  • U.S. Highway 70
  • U.S. Highway 71
  • U.S. Highway 371
  • Highway 24
  • Highway 27
  • Highway 41

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1830634—
18402,810343.2%
18504,24050.9%
186010,516148.0%
18704,492−57.3%
18806,19237.8%
189010,07262.7%
190016,33962.2%
191016,6161.7%
192018,30110.1%
193016,364−10.6%
194015,248−6.8%
195012,293−19.4%
196010,156−17.4%
197011,27211.0%
198014,06024.7%
199013,637−3.0%
200015,75715.5%
201017,0588.3%
2019 (est.)17,007[7]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790–1960[9] 1900–1990[10]
1990–2000[11] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid Sevier County[12]

As of the 2000 census,[13] there were 15,757 people, 5,708 households, and 4,223 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 6,434 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 79.61% White, 4.94% Black or African American, 1.82% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 11.84% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 19.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.32% reported speaking Spanish at home.[14]

There were 5,708 households, out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.00% were non-families. 22.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.20% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,144, and the median income for a family was $34,560. Males had a median income of $25,709 versus $17,666 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,122. About 14.40% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.90% of those under age 18 and 14.20% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Over the past few election cycles, Sevier County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2016) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

Presidential elections results
Sevier County, Arkansas
vote by party in presidential elections [15]
Year GOP Dem Others
2016 71.94% 3,282 23.56% 1,075 4.49% 205
2012 72.42% 3,136 24.06% 1,042 3.51% 152
2008 68.23% 3,125 28.19% 1,291 3.58% 164
2004 54.68% 2,516 44.23% 2,035 1.09% 50
2000 49.17% 2,111 48.80% 2,095 2.03% 87
1996 31.16% 1,379 57.69% 2,553 11.14% 493
1992 31.77% 1,592 51.05% 2,558 17.18% 861
1988 52.09% 2,254 47.08% 2,037 0.83% 36
1984 62.64% 3,302 36.84% 1,942 0.51% 27
1980 45.52% 2,502 51.92% 2,854 2.56% 141
1976 30.10% 1,468 69.53% 3,391 0.37% 18
1972 69.91% 2,526 29.01% 1,048 1.08% 39
1968 31.64% 1,217 29.35% 1,129 39.02% 1,501
1964 36.92% 1,249 62.75% 2,123 0.33% 11
1960 40.25% 1,141 55.73% 1,580 4.02% 114
1956 43.28% 1,159 56.01% 1,500 0.71% 19
1952 40.29% 1,130 59.64% 1,673 0.07% 2
1948 14.53% 267 71.53% 1,314 13.93% 256
1944 22.28% 389 77.66% 1,356 0.06% 1
1940 17.49% 293 82.03% 1,374 0.48% 8
1936 19.27% 289 80.00% 1,200 0.73% 11
1932 7.39% 162 91.61% 2,009 1.00% 22
1928 29.39% 524 70.61% 1,259 0.00% 0
1924 18.28% 270 63.03% 931 18.69% 276
1920 29.99% 599 61.89% 1,236 8.11% 162
1916 16.17% 244 83.83% 1,265 0.00% 0
1912 13.26% 174 60.14% 789 26.60% 349
1908 28.31% 526 57.75% 1,073 13.94% 259
1904 33.80% 412 58.33% 711 7.88% 96
1900 31.41% 360 67.36% 772 1.22% 14
1896 12.66% 170 86.82% 1,166 0.52% 7

Communities

Cities

Towns

Townships

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Sevier County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [16][17]

Source:[18]

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Strickland, Rex W. (March 1941). "Miller County, Arkansas Territory: The Frontier That Men Forgot". Chronicles of Oklahoma. Oklahoma Historical Society. 19 (1): 43. Retrieved 2012-05-13. (footnote 17)
  4. Strickland, Rex W. (March 1941). "Miller County, Arkansas Territory: The Frontier That Men Forgot". Chronicles of Oklahoma. Oklahoma Historical Society. 19 (1): 43. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
  5. Kane, Joseph Nathan; Aiken, Charles Curry (2005). The American Counties: Origins of County Names, Dates of Creation, and Population Data, 1950-2000 (5th ed.). Oxford, England: Scarecrow Press. p. 274. ISBN 0810850362.
  6. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  12. Based on 2000 census data
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  15. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  16. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Sevier County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
  17. "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  18. "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014. External link in |work= (help)

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