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*''[[Mad (magazine)|Mad]]'' editor [[Al Feldstein]], who was stationed in Blytheville during World War II, later wrote a science fiction story set in Blytheville, "Chewed Out," ''[[Weird Science]]'' 12 (March 1952). |
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*[[Braxton Champion]] Made All-American baseball team in 2009. Pitched 12 no hitter games in regular season. Was 15-0 in conference. |
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Blytheville, Arkansas | |
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![]() Location in Mississippi County and the state of Arkansas | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Mississippi |
Area | |
• Total | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km2) |
• Land | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 18,272 |
• Density | 887.2/sq mi (342.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 72315, 72316, 72319 |
Area code | 870 |
FIPS code | 05-07330 |
GNIS feature ID | 0057402 |
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Blytheville is a city in and one of the two county seats of Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States.Template:GR The population was 18,272 at the 2000 census, with an estimated population of 16,638 in 2005.[1]
Blytheville was founded in 1879 by the Methodist clergyman Henry T. Blythe. Blytheville is located in Mississippi County approximately 60 miles north of West Memphis. Because of the abundance of trees, the city grew quickly and was incorporated in 1889. According to records, the city had a large and diverse population in 1890. As the vast forest began to shrink, the people of Blytheville started growing cotton. Blytheville was a huge agricultural community until 1980, when farming was increasingly mechanized. Since then, Blytheville has developed a growing industrial base, much of which is centered around the steel industry.
Nucor, a large steel manufacturer, operates two facilities east of the town near the Mississippi River.
Blytheville is the home to Arkansas Northeastern College, a two-year community college. It was formerly known as Mississippi County Community College until the merger with the Cotton Boll Technical Institute. Until the 1990s, Blytheville was home to Blytheville Air Force Base later renamed to Eaker Air Force Base, a major airfield that was part of the Strategic Air Command.
Notable residents
- R&B singer Dee Clark, known for his 1961 hit "Raindrops," was a native of Blytheville.
- George Hamilton (actor)
- World War II Medal of Honor recipient Edgar H. Lloyd
- Mad editor Al Feldstein, who was stationed in Blytheville during World War II, later wrote a science fiction story set in Blytheville, "Chewed Out," Weird Science 12 (March 1952).
- Braxton Champion Made All-American baseball team in 2009. Pitched 12 no hitter games in regular season. Was 15-0 in conference.
- Tyler King Uglies man alive
Tyler King Worst teeth in arkansas
Geography
Blytheville is located at 35°55′51″N 89°54′50″W / 35.93083°N 89.91389°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (35.930735, -89.913940).Template:GR
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.6 square miles (53.5 km²), of which, 20.6 square miles (53.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.29%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 18,272 people, 7,001 households, and 4,746 families residing in the city. The population density was 887.5 people per square mile (342.6/km²). There were 8,533 housing units at an average density of 414.5/sq mi (160.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 52.15% Black or African American, 45.15% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Estimated population in July 2005: 16,638. Estimated population in July 2006: 16,403.
There were 7,001 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. There are 320 unmarried partner households: 297 heterosexual, 12 same-sex male, and 11 same-sex female households. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,683, and the median income for a family was $32,816. Males had a median income of $30,889 versus $20,710 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,426. About 23.3% of families and 28.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.2% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.
Year | Population |
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1940 | 10,700 |
1950 | 16,200 |
1960 | 20,800 |
1970 | 24,800 |
1980 | 24,300 |
1990 | 22,500 |
2000 | 18,272 |
References
- ^ "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.
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External links
- History of Blytheville's Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life)
- Blytheville Chamber of Commerce
- Blytheville Schools
- Blytheville School Ratings
- Blytheville Courier News
- Where to stay in Blytheville
- Current Weather in Blytheville
- Arkansas Aeroplex in Blytheville
- Detailed Profile of Blytheville, AR
- Places to Golf in Blytheville
- New Madrid Fault Information
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Blytheville (Mississippi County)