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Phillips County

Population in July 2008: 698. Population change since 2000: -19.3%
 

Males: 310  (44.5%)
Females: 388  (55.5%)

Median resident age:  31.8 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72333.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,426 (it was $19,479 in 2000)
Elaine:  $24,426
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,305
Elaine:  $16,305
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $52,261 (it was $33,600 in 2000)
Elaine:  $52,261
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $71,862; Detached houses: $75,715; Mobile homes: $30,078

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Races in Elaine:

  • Black (58.2%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (37.8%)
  • Hispanic (6.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Elaine: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (7.6%), United States (5.7%), German (4.9%), English (3.7%), Swiss (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 169 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 1393 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Elaine

  • High school or higher: 54.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 13.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elaine city

  • Never married: 36.4%
  • Now married: 40.5%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

11 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Elaine:  1.0% ($339)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
Elaine satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (67.1 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (75.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (357.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Lake View, AR (2.8 miles ), Friars Point, MS (3.6 miles ), St. Charles, AR (4.1 miles ), Alligator, MS (4.1 miles ), Marvell, AR (4.2 miles ), Clarksdale, MS (4.2 miles ), Lyon, MS (4.4 miles ), Coahoma, MS (4.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $53,700
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $129,800
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.31 N, Longitude: 90.85 W

Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+3.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (28%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (33%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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Elaine-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 143% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the Elaine city center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 4/3/1968, a category 4 tornado 32.9 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Elaine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from Elaine center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 92.5 miles away from Elaine center
On 9/17/1997 at 18:16:31, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 50.6 miles away from Elaine center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Elaine:
  • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; HELENA, AR)
  • NW MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 17 miles; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; CLEVELAND, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Elaine, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elaine:
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 64 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; FT enrollment: 2,801)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 74 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 76 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)
Public high school in Elaine:
  • ELAINE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 173; Location: 100 COLLEGE; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Elaine:
  • LUCILIA WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 162; Location: PO BOX 479; Grades: KG - 06)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Elaine and their reported violations in the past:

ELAINE WATERWORKS (Population served: 1963, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2004), St Public Notif received (DEC-24-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2003, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.3%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  41.1%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  20.4%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elaine, AR



Elaine compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Elaine (2009 data):
  • Southern Bancorp Bank, National Association: Main Street Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1948-01-05. Info updated 2008-10-08: Bank assets: $205.5 mil, Deposits: $168.7 mil, headquarters in West Helena, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancorp, Inc



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Elaine travel time to work


Elaine mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Phillips County Arkansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (45%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Elaine

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents52.8%12.0%11.4%5.6%4.1%
Congregations25.5%12.8%10.6%10.6%2.1%
NameAmerican Baptist AssociationEpiscopal ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents3.2%2.5%2.2%1.5%4.8%
Congregations4.3%2.1%4.3%4.3%23.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,506$18,0720$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$302
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$604
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,916$22,9922$416
Streets and Highways 1$1,350$16,2000$0
Water Supply 2$3,774$22,6440$0
Totals for Government 5$8,546$20,5105$1,322



Elaine government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $88,000
    Sewerage: $13,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $93,000
    Police Protection: $82,000
    Solid Waste Management: $82,000
    Financial Administration: $75,000
    Regular Highways: $23,000
    Fire Protection: $13,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $12,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $663,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $643,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $20,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $13,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $254,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $155,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $44,000
    General Support: $15,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $33,000
    Property: $20,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $128,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $33,000

4.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,437 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.08%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Shelby County, TN  0.26% ($17,222 average AGI)
from Coahoma County, MS  0.23% ($35,813)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.20% ($10,857)


6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,407 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Pulaski County, AR  0.82% ($36,644 average AGI)
to Shelby County, TN  0.49% ($27,771)
to Craighead County, AR  0.36% ($16,769)


Strongest AM radio stations in Elaine:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WROX (1450 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFFA (1360 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elaine:
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • WWUN-FM (101.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KVRN (90.7 FM; MARVELL, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WKDJ-FM (96.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WKXY (92.1 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CLARKSDALE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)
  • WMJW (107.5 FM; ROSEDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)


Elaine, Arkansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 14
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 20
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 12
  • Fatalities: 15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 30
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Arkansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 109
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 29
  • Fatalities: 80
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 187
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8
See more detailed statistics of Elaine fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 1.2 Mi W On Hwy 20 Near, Call Sign: KNAC857, Licensee ID: L00617690
    Assigned Frequencies : 43.3200 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2003, Expiration Date: 02/09/2013
    Registrant: Charles R Griffith Farms Inc, Elaine, AR 72333
  • 1042 Phillips 514 Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: WPYM614
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.110 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/2003, Expiration Date: 09/09/2013, Certifier: Brian Bishop
    Registrant: Douthits Radio Service Inc, 1301 East Martin Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, Phone: (870) 535-3894, Fax: (870) 535-3863
  • Lat: 34.304250 Lon: -90.859250, Call Sign: WQEK832
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.670 MHz, 159.615 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/23/2006, Expiration Date: 02/23/2016, Certifier: Steve Cannon
    Registrant: Douthits Radio Service, Inc., 1301 East Martin Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, Phone: (870) 535-3894, Fax: (870) 535-3863, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • ELAINE, None, Overall height: 68.6 m, Call Sign: WDU511
    Assigned Frequencies : 2113.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 09/04/1998
    Registrant: Alltel Arkansas Inc, 1 Allied Dr, Little Rock, AR 72203

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB5HUX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/22/1988, Expiration Date: 11/22/1998, Cancelation Date: 11/28/2000
    Registrant: David R Lawman, Elaine, AR 72333


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1427M , Serial Number: 18264325, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/1975
    Registrant (Corporation): Gaylan Farms Inc, 3210 Phillips Road 529, Elaine, AR 72333
  • Aircraft: RODGERS AERO BUGGY (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 31224 , Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1976
    Registrant (Individual): Bob D Rodgers, P O Box 354, Elaine, AR 72333
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2R (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4241X , Serial Number: 2016R, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 07/19/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Brian O Dba Bishop, 4014 Phillips 524 Rd, Elaine, AR 72333, Other Owners: Air East Farmers
  • Aircraft: CARR LLOYD D RV-8 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 606AG , Serial Number: 80433, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 11/04/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 115 Lee Avenue, Elaine, AR 72333
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7263A , Serial Number: 29363, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 09/26/1956
    Registrant (Partnership): Farms Hillside, 29691 Highway 20, Elaine, AR 72333
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733PC , Serial Number: R18200298, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1978
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert A Smith, 6143 Highway 318 S, Elaine, AR 72333, Other Owners: Janet E Smith


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