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Encyclopedia > Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County, Arkansas
Map
Map of Arkansas highlighting Cross County
Location in the state of Arkansas
Map of the U.S. highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded November 15, 1862
Seat Wynne
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

622 sq mi (1,611 km²)
616 sq mi (1,595 km²)
6 sq mi (16 km²), 1.04%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

19,526
31/sq mi (12/km²)

Cross County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the population was 19,526. The county seat is Wynne.[1] Cross County is Arkansas's 53rd county, formed on 15 November 1862 and named for Confederate Colonel David C. Cross, a political leader in the area. This article is about the U.S. State. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_AR.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Arkansas ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Wynne is the county seat and largest city of Cross County, Arkansas, United States. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Wynne is the county seat and largest city of Cross County, Arkansas, United States. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about 1862 . ... Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem (none official) God Save the South (unofficial) The Bonnie Blue Flag (unofficial) Dixie (unofficial)  States that seceded under CSA control  States and territories claimed by CSA without formal secession and/or control Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia... For other uses, see Colonel (disambiguation). ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 622 square miles (1,612 km²), of which, 616 square miles (1,595 km²) of it is land and 6 square miles (17 km²) of it (1.04%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Major Highways

US 49 is a north-south United States highway. ... United States Highway 64 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,326 miles from eastern North Carolina to just southwest of the Four Corners in northeast Arizona. ...

Adjacent counties

Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Crittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... St. ... Woodruff County is a [[county]county town thingy in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...

Demographics

Age pyramid Cross County
Age pyramid Cross County[2]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 19,526 people, 7,391 households, and 5,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 8,030 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.80% White, 23.70% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 7,391 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $29,362, and the median income for a family was $34,044. Males had a median income of $27,880 versus $20,133 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,726. About 16.40% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.90% of those under age 18 and 17.50% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities and towns

Cherry Valley is a city located in Cross County, Arkansas. ... Hickory Ridge is a city located in Cross County, Arkansas. ... Parkin is a city located in Cross County, Arkansas. ... Twist, Arkansas is a city in Arkansas. ... Wynne is the county seat and largest city of Cross County, Arkansas, United States. ...

References

  1. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  3. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • Cross County Historical Society

Coordinates: 35°17′30″N, 90°46′24″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Cross County, Arkansas at AllExperts (417 words)
Cross County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas.
Cross County was formed on 15 November 1862 and was named for Confederate Colonel David C. Cross, a political leader in the area.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,362, and the median income for a family was $34,044.
The Original Arkansas Genealogy Project, Cross Co. (579 words)
Cross County, Arkansas traces its beginning to an act of the General Assembly passed 15 November of 1862, entitled, "An act to establish the county of Cross." The county was taken out of Crittenden, and St.
Cross County is bounded on the north by Poinsett, on the east by Crittenden, on the south by St. Francis, and on the west by Woodruffand Jackson Counties.
Cross deeded the center block in the town containing 3/5 acre to the county on which to build a courthouse.
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