HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

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'Heber Springs' is a city in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 6,432 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Cleburne County.

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Geography
Demographics
Notable people born or raised here
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Geography


Heber Springs is located at (35.494329, -92.039168).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.0 km² (7.0 mi²), all land. Named for a series of natural springs that are located on the east side of town on Main Street. Greers Ferry lake and dam is located just north of the city where rainbow trout are stocked and can be fished below the dam.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there were 6,432 people, 2,793 households, and 1,851 families residing in the city. The population density was 356.8/km² (923.7/mi²). There were 3,159 housing units at an average density of 175.2/km² (453.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.90% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,793 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,599, and the median income for a family was $37,228. Males had a median income of $30,772 versus $19,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,656. About 8.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people born or raised here



Everett G. Burkhalter-Represented the 27th district of California in the US House of Representatives.

Laurell K. Hamilton-Author of the and 'Meredith Gentry series.'

Keith Ca$h- Professional wrestler

Preston Cranford- Basketball player for the University of Arkansas.

Fred Williams- Former NFL player

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