Barling, Arkansas
Barling, Arkansas | |
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 Location of Barling in Sebastian County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates:35°20′05″N94°15′45″W/ 35.33472°N 94.26250°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.68 sq mi (27.67 km2) |
| • Land | 10.27 sq mi (26.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,782 |
| • Density | 465.67/sq mi (179.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72923 |
| Area code | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-03640 |
| GNISfeature ID | 2403158[1] |
Barlingis a city inSebastian County,Arkansas,United States. It is part of theFort Smith, Arkansas-OklahomaMetropolitan Statistical Area.As of the2020 Censusthe population was 4,782,[3]ranking it eighth in the Greater Fort Smith Area. Barling was incorporated in 1956.
Geography
[edit]Barling was named after Aaron Barling, a soldier originally posted to Fort Gibson in Indian Territory who subsequently farmed in Arkansas.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 22.1 square miles (57 km2), of which 21.9 square miles (57 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.59%) is water.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Barling has ahumid subtropical climate,abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 770 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,739 | 125.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,761 | 116.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,078 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,176 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,649 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,782 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2014 Estimate[6] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White(non-Hispanic) | 3,417 | 71.46% |
| Black or African American(non-Hispanic) | 108 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 90 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 213 | 4.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 419 | 8.76% |
| HispanicorLatino | 531 | 11.1% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 4,782 people, 1,791 households, and 1,227 families residing in the city.
2000 census
[edit]As of thecensus[8]of 2000, there were 4,176 people, 1,599 households, and 1,122 families residing in the city. The population density was 190.4 inhabitants per square mile (73.5/km2). There were 1,697 housing units at an average density of 77.4 per square mile (29.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.05%White,1.39%BlackorAfrican American,1.87%Native American,5.10%Asian,0.02%Pacific Islander,2.04% fromother races,and 2.54% from two or more races. 3.98% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
There were 1,599 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,605, and the median income for a family was $41,421. Males had a median income of $28,218 versus $22,936 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $16,485. About 10.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]The following school districts include portions of Barling:[9]
- Fort Smith School District
- Greenwood School District
- Lavaca Public Schools- operatesLavaca High School
Notable person
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abcU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barling, Arkansas
- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedOctober 29,2021.
- ^https://www.pressreader.com/usa/arkansas-democrat-gazette/20210822/282252373611091Fort Smith a River Valley Growth Hub
- ^Summary for Barling, Arkansas
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014".Archived fromthe originalon May 22, 2015.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedJanuary 1,2022.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sebastian County, AR"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedSeptember 19,2022.
External links
[edit]- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry:Barling (Sebastian County)
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