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Encyclopedia > Pea Ridge, Arkansas

Pea Ridge is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,346. Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

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History

Elkhorn Tavern, near the town, was the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge during the American Civil War. The site is now Pea Ridge National Military Park. The Battle of Pea Ridge (also known as The Battle of Elkhorn Tavern) was a land battle of the American Civil War which occurred on 7 March 1862 at Pea Ridge in northwest Arkansas, near Bentonville. ... Combatants United States of America Confederate States of America Commanders Abraham Lincoln† Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Strength 2,213,363 1,064,200 Casualties KIA: 110,100 Total dead: 359,500 Wounded: 275,200 KIA: 74,500 Total dead: 198,500 Wounded: 137,000+  The American... Pea Ridge National Military Park a unit of the National Park Service. ...


Geography

Location of Pea Ridge, Arkansas

Pea Ridge is located at 36°26'52" North, 94°7'0" West (36.447822, -94.116691)GR1. Image File history File links ARMap-doton-Pea_Ridge. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


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Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 2,346 people, 880 households, and 667 families residing in the city. The population density is 221.5/km² (573.8/mi²). There are 927 housing units at an average density of 87.5/km² (226.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.70% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 880 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% are non-families. 21.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.05. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $37,244, and the median income for a family is $42,222. Males have a median income of $29,340 versus $21,298 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,149. 7.7% of the population and 6.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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  Results from FactBites:
 
Pea Ridge, Arkansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (478 words)
Pea Ridge is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas.
Elkhorn Tavern, near the town, was the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge during the American Civil War.
Pea Ridge is located at 36°26'52" North, 94°7'0" West (36.447822, -94.116691)
Battle of Pea Ridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (954 words)
The Battle of Pea Ridge (also known as The Battle of Elkhorn Tavern) was a land battle of the American Civil War, fought on March 7, 1862, at Pea Ridge in northwest Arkansas, near Bentonville.
Van Dorn was aware of the Union movements into Arkansas and was intent on destroying Curtis's Army of the Southwest and reopening the gateway into Missouri.
The battlefield at Pea Ridge is now Pea Ridge National Military Park, located near the town of Pea Ridge, Arkansas.
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