24-554: Higden is a town in Cleburne County , Arkansas , United States. The population was 120 at the 2010 census. Scott Barker is the current mayor of Higden Higden is located in western Cleburne County on the south and west shores of Greers Ferry Lake , a reservoir on the Little Red River . Arkansas Highways 16 and 92 run along the southern edge of the town and cross the lake at The Narrows, connecting Higden to Greers Ferry on
48-444: A female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.37. 11.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 15.8% from 25 to 44, 36.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
72-439: A household in the county was $ 27,004, and the median income for a family was $ 32,284. Males had a median income of $ 25,821 versus $ 18,862 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,603. About 11.60% of families and 15.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over. The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by
96-529: A household in the county was $ 31,531, and the median income for a family was $ 37,273. Males had a median income of $ 28,844 versus $ 19,672 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,250. About 9.00% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over. Despite being a typical Solid South county for most of its history, voting overwhelmingly for Democratic candidates, Cleburne County has trended heavily towards
120-462: A wet county. Van Buren County should not be confused with the city of Van Buren , which is located approximately 100 miles to the west in Crawford County just north of Fort Smith . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 724 square miles (1,880 km ), of which 708 square miles (1,830 km ) is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (2.2%) is water. As of
144-525: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 15,796. The county seat is Clinton . The county was formed on November 11, 1833, and named for Martin Van Buren , President of the United States , who was Vice President at the time of the county's formation. Van Buren County was a dry county until November 3, 2020, as the county residents voted to make it
168-399: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 24,711. The county seat and most populous city is Heber Springs . The county was formed on February 20, 1883, as the last of Arkansas's 75 counties to be formed. It is named for Confederate Major-General Patrick Cleburne . Cleburne is an alcohol prohibition or dry county . According to
192-580: Is supported by the West Side School District in its elementary school and West Side High School . The district encompasses more than 147.81 square miles (382.8 km) of land that includes all or portions of Cleburne County and Van Buren County communities, including Higden, Prim , Edgemont , Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry . Cleburne County, Arkansas Cleburne County ( / ˈ k l iː b ɜːr n / KLEE -burn , historically / ˈ k l eɪ b ɜːr n / KLAY -burn )
216-464: Is the county judge , who serves as the chief operating officer of the county. The county judge is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions. Over the past few election cycles Van Buren County, like all of the traditionally secessionist and Democratic Upland South, has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat to carry this county
240-444: Is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Cleburne County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. 35°32′06″N 92°00′46″W / 35.53500°N 92.01278°W / 35.53500; -92.01278 Van Buren County, Arkansas Van Buren County
264-436: The 2020 United States census , there were 15,796 people, 6,813 households, and 4,631 families residing in the county. As of the 2000 census , there were 16,192 people, 6,825 households, and 4,804 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (8.9 people/km ). There were 9,164 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732856082304288-619: The Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code . The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of the peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen, and district boundaries are drawn by the county election commission. The Van Buren County Quorum Court has nine members. Presiding over quorum court meetings
312-510: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 592 square miles (1,530 km ), of which 554 square miles (1,430 km ) is land and 38 square miles (98 km ) (6.5%) is water. Much of the water area in the County includes Greers Ferry Lake, which extends westward into neighboring Van Buren County . Arkansas Highway 225 As of the 2020 United States census , there were 24,711 people, 10,783 households, and 7,230 families residing in
336-475: The Fairfield Bay resort hotel. There were 6,825 households, out of which 25.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
360-721: The GOP in recent decades. As of 2024, the last Democrat to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996 . 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
384-412: The county was 96.79% White , 0.31% Black or African American , 0.75% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.37% from other races , and 1.48% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, but the percentage could increased 3 or 4 times by seasonal migrant laborers in the county's shiitake mushroom harvest and hospitality jobs provided by
408-532: The county. As of the 2000 census , there were 24,046 people, 10,190 households, and 7,408 families residing in the county. The population density was 44 people per square mile (17 people/km ). There were 13,732 housing units at an average density of 25 units per square mile (9.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.20% White , 0.12% Black or African American , 0.47% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.15% from other races , and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.17% of
432-485: The east shore. According to the United States Census Bureau , Higden has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km), all land. Before Greers Ferry Lake was built, Higden moved to a hill. Some area residents claim that some homes and buildings are still underwater today in the lake. At the 2000 census , there were 101 people, 52 households and 34 families residing in the town. The population density
456-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 10,190 households, out of which 26.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
480-400: Was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.74. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.30% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 21.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 93.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males. The median income for
504-400: Was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.00% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 23.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males. The median income for
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#1732856082304528-493: Was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median household income was $ 41,875 and the median family income was $ 48,750. Males had a median income of $ 31,250 and females $ 23,750. The per capita income was $ 22,133. There were 14.3% of families and 19.6% of the population living below the poverty line , including 36.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. Public education for Higden students
552-447: Was 86.7/km (225.7/mi). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 121.0/km (315.1/mi). The racial makeup of the town was 94.06% White , 2.97% Native American , 0.99% from other races , and 1.98% from two or more races. 4.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 52 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had
576-533: Was Bill Clinton in 1996. 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
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