FORDYCE, ARKANSAS

'Fordyce' is a city in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,799 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dallas County.

Contents

Geography

Demographics

Notable natives

External links

Geography

Fordyce is located at (33.814765, -92.414460).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.1 km² (6.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,799 people, 1,737 households, and 1,186 families residing in the city. The population density was 281.2/km² (727.8/mi²). There were 2,024 housing units at an average density of 118.6/km² (307.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.61% White, 49.66% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,737 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,297, and the median income for a family was $30,120. Males had a median income of $24,971 versus $15,553 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,118. About 16.2% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives

★ Bear Bryant - Famed collegiate football coach.

★ Cory Carr - Former NBA player.

★ Ray E. Porter - General who won the Purple Heart and the Legion of Merit.

★ Kevin Williams - NFL Pro-Bowl Defensive Tackle for the Minnesota Vikings.

★ Paul E. Jackson - Award-winning film producer

External links