Springdale, Arkansas
| Springdale, Arkansas | |
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| Coordinates: 36°10′53″N 94°8′45″W / 36.18139°N 94.14583°WCoordinates: 36°10′53″N 94°8′45″W / 36.18139°N 94.14583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Washington, Benton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doug Sprouse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km2) |
| • Land | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (969 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 69,797 |
| • Density | 1,463.2/sq mi (564.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 72762, 72764-66 |
| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-66080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078436 |
| Website | www.springdalear.gov |
Springdale is a city in Washington and Benton counties in the northwestern region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. According to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 69,797.[1] The 2011 estimate was 71,397.[2]
Along with Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville, Springdale is one of four primary cities that comprise the Northwest Arkansas region, the state's second most populous metropolitan area. Springdale is the central city in Northwest Arkansas, situated in the southeastern center of the Springfield Plateau, the westernmost portion of the Ozark Plateau. Springdale is the second-largest city in Northwest Arkansas and currently Arkansas's fourth-largest city, behind Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville.
Springdale is the location of the headquarters of Tyson Foods, the largest meat producing company in the world, and has been dubbed the "Chicken Capital of the World" by several publications[which?].
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History [edit]
Springdale was founded in 1838, and was originally known as Shiloh.
In 1840, a Baptist church was founded in the town. The building was burned down during the Civil War but rebuilt in 1868. In 1878, the town was incorporated with the name of Springdale.[3]
Geography [edit]
Springdale is located at 36°10′53″N 94°8′45″W / 36.18139°N 94.14583°W (36.181426, -94.145920).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.3 square miles (81 km2), of which 31.3 square miles (81 km2) is land, and 0.03% is water.
Demographics [edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 198 |
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| 1890 | 906 | 357.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,251 | 38.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,755 | 40.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,263 | 28.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,763 | 22.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,319 | 20.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,835 | 75.8% | |
| 1960 | 10,076 | 72.7% | |
| 1970 | 16,783 | 66.6% | |
| 1980 | 23,458 | 39.8% | |
| 1990 | 29,941 | 27.6% | |
| 2000 | 45,798 | 53.0% | |
| 2010 | 69,797 | 52.4% | |
As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 69,797 people, 22,805 households, and 16,640 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.7% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 1.8% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 5.7% Pacific Islander, 22% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. 35.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
According to the 2000 Census statistics, there was a significant community of about 4,000 Marshall Islanders, and the city is home to a Consulate of the Marshall Islands.[6] This estimate is projected to have heavily increased since then.[7]
There were 22,805 households, out of which 46.0% had individuals under 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02, and the average family size was 3.54.
In the city the population had a median age was 29.6 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.
Economy [edit]
Companies based in Springdale include SafeTV and Tyson Foods.
Top employers [edit]
According to the Springdale Chamber of Commerce,[8] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Tyson Foods | 4,300 |
| 2 | George's | 2,500 |
| 3 | Springdale Public Schools | 2,000 |
| 4 | Northwest Medical Center-Springdale | 1,275 |
| 5 | Cargill Meat Solutions | 1,000 |
| 6 | Rockline Industries | 930 |
| 7 | Apex Tool Group | 800 |
| 8 | Kawneer | 600 |
| 9 | Pratt & Whitney | 310 |
| 10 | Clarke | 209 |
Sports [edit]
In 2008, the Wichita Wranglers minor league baseball team of the Texas League moved to Springdale and play baseball in Arvest Ballpark[9] as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Education [edit]
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This section is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. (August 2012) |
- Colleges
Public schools are administered by the Springdale Public Schools.
- High schools
- Har-Ber High School
- Springdale High School
- Shiloh Christian School
- Junior high schools
- Central Junior High
- George Junior High
- Shiloh Christian School
- Southwest Junior High
- Middle schools
- J.O. Kelly Middle School
- Helen Tyson Middle School
- Hellstern Middle School
- Shiloh Christian School
- Elementary schools
- Bayyari Elementary
- Elmdale Elementary
- George Elementary
- Harp Elementary
- J.B. Hunt Elementary
- Jones Elementary
- Lee Elementary
- Parson Hills Elementary
- Monitor Elementary
- Shaw Elementary
- Shiloh Christian School
- Smith Elementary
- Tyson Elementary
- Walker Elementary
- Westwood Elementary
- Young Elementary
- Turnbow Elementary
Transportation [edit]
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Highfill, Arkansas serves Springdale and other communities in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan area.
Points of interest [edit]
- Arts Center of the Ozarks
- Arvest Ballpark
- Jones Center for Families
- Rodeo of the Ozarks
- Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Notable people [edit]
- Jerry E. Hinshaw, former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who represented Springdale from 1981 to 1996.[10]
- Theodore Rinaldo, charismatic religious leader, businessman, and convicted child sex offender.[11]
References [edit]
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas" (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. June 21, 2006. Retrieved November 16, 2006.[dead link]
- ^ The 2011 estimate
- ^ history of Springdale from the Washington County website
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Marshallese flock to NW Arkansas, Giff Johnson: http://www.yokwe.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=665
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/05/us/for-marshall-islanders-hopes-and-troubles-in-arkansas.html
- ^ "Major Employers". Springdale Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source[dead link]
- ^ "Arkansas House of Representatives Seventy-Sixth General Assembly biographical information". ark-cat.com. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Theodore Rinaldo". Syracuse Herald-Journal. February 17, 2000.
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