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County population in July 2007: 8,769 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,692
Renter-occupied apartments: 581
% of renters here:  18%
State:  31%
Land area: 598 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 15 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Cleveland County: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (25.8%), Educational,health and social services (20.0%), Retail trade (10.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Cleveland County, Arkansas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Cleveland County, Arkansas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.0%)
  • Black (13.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  36.9 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Males: 4,185  (48.8%)
Females: 4,386  (51.2%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $20,865
County population in 2003: 8,742
Jobs in 2003: 1,321

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Total labor force in 2004: 4,119
Unemployment rate in 2004: 6.7%

Average household size:
Cleveland County:  2.6 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,398 ($32,405 in 1999)
This county:  $38,398
Arkansas:  $38,134

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $264 (lower quartile is $159, upper quartile is $354)
This county:  $264
State:  $421

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,347 (it was $47,800 in 2000)
Cleveland County:  $74,347
Arkansas:  $101,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $39,500 - $116,319

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $124,388
Here:  $124,388
State:  $148,559

Townhouses or other attached units: $45,666
Here:  $45,666
State:  $165,561

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $62,809
Here:  $62,809
State:  $146,569

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,431,119
Here:  $1,431,119
State:  $199,870

Mobile homes: $31,867
Here:  $31,867
State:  $38,244

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $24,500
Here:  $24,500
State:  $29,738
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $870
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $238

Institutionalized population: 3


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 4
  • Burglaries: 43
  • Thefts: 33
  • Auto thefts: 7

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 71
  • Thefts: 43
  • Auto thefts: 5

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Cleveland County, AR map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,700



2004 Presidential Election results in Cleveland County Arkansas:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 57.5%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 41.5%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $294 (0.6%)

Cleveland County household income distribution in 2007 Cleveland County home values distribution


Cleveland County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  15.2%
Whole state:  15.8%

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

Area name: Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cleveland County is $420 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $526 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $631 a month.

Cities in this county include: Rison, Kingsland.

Neighboring counties: Bradley County , Calhoun County , Dallas County , Drew County , Grant County , Jefferson County , Lincoln County .


Cleveland County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable location: Charnnings Ferry (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Cleveland County include: Macedonia Church (A), Kedron Church (B), Bethel Church (C), Liberty Hill Church (D), Zion Hill Church (E), Wesley Chapel (F), Union Methodist Church (G), Union Hill Church (H), Union Grove Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Macedonia Cemetery (1), Harlow Cemetery (2), New Cemetery (3), Gum Grove Cemetery (4), Cherry Cemetery (5), Greenwood Cemetery (6), Bethel Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Wilson Lake (A), Crane Lake (B), Lower Canada Lake (C), Grays Lake (D), Upper Canada Lake (E), Kesterson Lake (F), Dunkeffie Lake (G), Schultz Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mile Creek (A), Mill Branch (B), Hurricane Creek (C), Finley Creek (D), Double Creek (E), Fools Head Creek (F), Rough Branch (G), Lawrence Moro Creek (H), Pickett Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Cleveland County: Marks Mill Battleground (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.4%
Arkansas:  6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 253
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 73.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%

Number of foreign born residents: 123 (24% naturalized citizens)

Cleveland County:  1.4%
Whole state:  2.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 39
  • 1990 to 1994: 22
  • 1985 to 1989: 32
  • 1980 to 1984: 3
  • 1975 to 1979: 3
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 3
  • 1965 to 1969: 21


Mean travel time to work: 31.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 29.6%

Cleveland County marital status for males
Cleveland County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,660
  • One, attached: 18
  • Two: 11
  • 3 or 4: 58
  • 5 to 9: 16
  • 10 to 19: 2
  • 20 or more: 21
  • Mobile homes: 1,015
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 33

Housing units in Cleveland County with a mortgage: 549 (16 second mortgage, 13 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 636

Here:  46.3% with mortgage
State:  60.8% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,281
Total congregations: 37

Adherents


NameAmerican Baptist AssociationBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents2,041 (38.6%)1,199 (22.7%)794 (15.0%)651 (12.3%)596 (11.3%)
Congregations10 (27.0%)8 (21.6%)9 (24.3%)3 (8.1%)7 (18.9%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Cleveland County - Rison, Kingsland

Agriculture in Cleveland County
Average size of farms: 162 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $261850
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $40.88
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 99.46%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $169988
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 21.25%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.17%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $67941
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 93.18%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 25.81
Vegetables: 22 harvested acres

Cleveland County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below Arkansas state average. It is 1.2 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 1/7/1953, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

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

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 87.5 miles away from Cleveland County 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 89.9 miles away from the county center
On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from the county center
On 3/16/1997 at 19:07:27, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from Cleveland County center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from the county center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Cleveland County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Wood products (8%)
  • Paper (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (50%)
  • Laos (15%)
  • Japan (11%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • Other Western Europe (6%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Korea (3%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Cleveland County (%):



  • United States or American (39%)
  • Irish (12%)
  • English (7%)
  • German (4%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • Italian (1%)


Cleveland County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,772 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 601 (17%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 3 (0%)
  • Walked: 64 (2%)
  • Other means: 34 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 113 (3%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


66 people in other group homes
3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $41,382.

6.88% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,233 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.88%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.67% relocated from other counties in Arkansas ($25,259 average AGI)
1.21% relocated from other states ($5,974 average AGI)
Cleveland County:  1.21%
Arkansas average:  3.66%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, AR  2.18% ($37,361 average AGI)
from Dallas County, AR  0.64% ($24,667)
from Bradley County, AR  0.53% ($26,000)


7.38% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,394 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.38%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.35% relocated to other counties in Arkansas ($25,942 average AGI)
1.03% relocated to other states ($4,452 average AGI)
Cleveland County:  1.03%
Arkansas average:  3.00%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jefferson County, AR  2.23% ($26,429 average AGI)
to Bradley County, AR  0.53% ($32,067)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.50% ($27,357)
to Dallas County, AR  0.46% ($31,538)
to Grant County, AR  0.35% ($42,500)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.9



Births per 1000 population in Cleveland County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.3



Deaths per 1000 population in Cleveland County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 4.5



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Cleveland County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,438 (1,154 aged, 284 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%


Household type by relationship


Households: 8,503
  • In family households: 7,674 (2,097 male householders, 418 female householders)
    2,107 spouses, 2,518 children (2,247 natural, 62 adopted, 209 stepchildren), 206 grandchildren, 57 brothers or sisters, 41 parents, 113 other relatives, 117 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 829 (354 male householders (318 living alone)), 397 female householders (380 living alone)), 78 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 68 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,109 2-persons, 605 3-persons, 511 4-persons, 177 5-persons, 69 6-persons, 44 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 698 1-person, 36 2-persons, 13 3-persons, 2 4-persons, 2 5-persons.

97.7% of residents of Cleveland County speak English at home.
1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (43% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 21% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (61% speak English very well, 39% speak English well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (35% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 29% speak English not well, 23% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $46,853,000 ($5299 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $820,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $23,932,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $10,034,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $103,000
Federal grants: $11,357,000
Federal procurement contracts: $411,000 ($57,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,014,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $125,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,571,000
Federal Government insurance: $0,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 553
Here:  62 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 439
Here:  49 per 1000 residents
State:  53 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +26
Here:  +3 per 1000 residents
State:  +8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +204
Here:  +23 per 1000 residents
State:  +13 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Cleveland County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.33 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.4
State:  5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.9
State:  4.3



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 138
  • 1995 to 1998: 478
  • 1990 to 1994: 376
  • 1980 to 1989: 684
  • 1970 to 1979: 753
  • 1960 to 1969: 467
  • 1950 to 1959: 395
  • 1940 to 1949: 295
  • 1939 or earlier: 248

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Cleveland County, Arkansas:
  • 1 room: 3
  • 2 rooms: 42
  • 3 rooms: 106
  • 4 rooms: 355
  • 5 rooms: 934
  • 6 rooms: 663
  • 7 rooms: 372
  • 8 rooms: 140
  • 9+ rooms: 77


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Cleveland County, Arkansas:
  • 1 room: 10
  • 2 rooms: 21
  • 3 rooms: 44
  • 4 rooms: 134
  • 5 rooms: 205
  • 6 rooms: 113
  • 7 rooms: 33
  • 8 rooms: 19
  • 9+ rooms: 2


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Cleveland County:
  • no bedroom: 9
  • 1 bedroom: 96
  • 2 bedrooms: 634
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,675
  • 4 bedrooms: 265
  • 5+ bedrooms: 13


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Cleveland County:
  • no bedroom: 10
  • 1 bedroom: 63
  • 2 bedrooms: 209
  • 3 bedrooms: 269
  • 4 bedrooms: 28
  • 5+ bedrooms: 2


Cars and other vehicles available in Cleveland County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 126
  • 1 vehicle: 703
  • 2 vehicles: 1,222
  • 3 vehicles: 466
  • 4 vehicles: 140
  • 5+ vehicles: 35


Cars and other vehicles available in Cleveland County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 112
  • 1 vehicle: 255
  • 2 vehicles: 174
  • 3 vehicles: 36
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5+ vehicles: 2


65% of Cleveland County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 73% lived in Arkansas.

Cleveland County:  65.1%
State average:  54.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 7055
  • Northeast: 62
  • Midwest: 225
  • South: 708
  • West: 369

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $23,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (35.4%)
  • Electricity (34.0%)
  • Utility gas (19.5%)
  • Wood (10.5%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (33.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (33.6%)
  • Electricity (27.4%)
  • Wood (5.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 23
Here:  2.3%
Arkansas:  7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 7
Here:  1.2%
Arkansas:  6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 28
Here:  12.6%
Arkansas:  14.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Cleveland County government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $820,000
    General - Other: $298,000
    Police Protection: $223,000
    Financial Administration: $167,000
    Central Staff Services: $129,000
    Corrections - Other: $125,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $64,000
    Libraries: $59,000
    Health Services - Other: $13,000
    General Public Buildings: $4,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $57,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $31,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $844,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $618,000
    General Support: $188,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,529,000
    Total General Sales: $279,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $872,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Cleveland County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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