County in Arkansas, United States
County in Arkansas
Pulaski County
is a
county
in the
U.S. state
of
Arkansas
. With a population of 399,125 as of the
2020 United States Census
, it is the most populous county in Arkansas.
[1]
The county is included in the
Little Rock
?
North Little Rock
?
Conway
metropolitan area. Its
county seat
is Little Rock,
[2]
which is also Arkansas's capital and largest city.
Pulaski County is Arkansas's fifth county, formed on December 15, 1818, alongside
Clark
and
Hempstead
Counties. Pulaski County is named for Brigadier General
Casimir Pulaski
, a
Polish
-born
Continental Army
officer who was
killed in action
at the
Siege of Savannah
during the
Revolutionary War
. The county was the site of the
Battle of Bayou Fourche
on September 10, 1863. The
Union army
took control the same day and occupied Pulaski County until the end of the
Civil War
. The county was home to
Willow Springs Water Park
, one of the oldest
water parks
in the nation, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2013.
Geography
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According to the
U.S. Census Bureau
, the county has a total area of 808 square miles (2,090 km
2
), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km
2
) is land and 48 square miles (120 km
2
) (5.9%) is water.
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National protected areas
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Demographics
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Historical population
Census
| Pop.
| Note
| %±
|
1830
| 2,395
| | ?
|
---|
1840
| 5,350
| | 123.4%
|
---|
1850
| 5,657
| | 5.7%
|
---|
1860
| 11,699
| | 106.8%
|
---|
1870
| 32,066
| | 174.1%
|
---|
1880
| 32,616
| | 1.7%
|
---|
1890
| 47,329
| | 45.1%
|
---|
1900
| 63,179
| | 33.5%
|
---|
1910
| 86,751
| | 37.3%
|
---|
1920
| 109,464
| | 26.2%
|
---|
1930
| 137,727
| | 25.8%
|
---|
1940
| 156,085
| | 13.3%
|
---|
1950
| 196,685
| | 26.0%
|
---|
1960
| 242,980
| | 23.5%
|
---|
1970
| 287,189
| | 18.2%
|
---|
1980
| 340,613
| | 18.6%
|
---|
1990
| 349,660
| | 2.7%
|
---|
2000
| 361,474
| | 3.4%
|
---|
2010
| 382,748
| | 5.9%
|
---|
2020
| 399,125
| | 4.3%
|
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2023 (est.)
| 400,009
| [4]
| 0.2%
|
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2020 census
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As of the
2020 United States census
, there were 399,125 people, 158,000 households, and 93,080 families residing in the county.
2000 census
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As of the
2000 United States Census
,
[12]
there were 361,474 people, 147,942 households, and 95,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 469 inhabitants per square mile (181/km
2
). There were 161,135 housing units at an average density of 209 per square mile (81/km
2
). The racial makeup of the county was 63.96%
White
, 31.87%
Black
or
African American
, 0.39%
Native American
, 1.25%
Asian
, 0.04%
Pacific Islander
, 1.09% from
other races
, and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.44% of the population were
Hispanic
or
Latino
of any race.
There were 147,942 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.90% were
married couples
living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,120, and the median income for a family was $46,523. Males had a median income of $33,131 versus $25,943 for females. The
per capita income
for the county was $21,466. About 10.40% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the
poverty line
, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
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The
Arkansas Department of Correction
Wrightsville Unit
is in
Wrightsville
.
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Politics
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Pulaski County is one of the most Democratic counties in Arkansas and the Southern United States. The city of
North Little Rock
was ranked the most liberal community in the state.
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In the
Reconstruction Era
following the Civil War, Republicans carried the county in every presidential election from 1868 to 1888.
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Since then, Republicans have only won the county four times: 1956, 1972, 1984, and 1988, all national Republican landslides.
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Pulaski County has followed in the footsteps of most urban counties across the country, especially in the era of
Barack Obama
's presidency and post-presidency that has seen urban areas turn bluer and rural areas, such as most of Arkansas, to become even redder and more conservative.
Donald Trump
, the two-time winner of the state with over 60% of the vote, only garnered about 38% in this county, among his worst performances in this state.
Joe Biden
's 59.9% share in 2020 is the highest for a Democrat in the county since 1976, besting even Arkansas native
Bill Clinton
in both 1992 and 1996.
United States presidential election results for Pulaski County, Arkansas
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Year
|
Republican
|
Democratic
|
Third party
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
2020
|
63,687
|
37.47%
|
101,947
|
59.98%
|
4,322
|
2.54%
|
2016
|
61,257
|
38.34%
|
89,574
|
56.06%
|
8,945
|
5.60%
|
2012
|
68,984
|
43.28%
|
87,248
|
54.74%
|
3,149
|
1.98%
|
2008
|
70,212
|
43.52%
|
88,854
|
55.07%
|
2,277
|
1.41%
|
2004
|
67,903
|
44.20%
|
84,532
|
55.03%
|
1,185
|
0.77%
|
2000
|
55,866
|
43.94%
|
68,320
|
53.73%
|
2,965
|
2.33%
|
1996
|
44,780
|
35.06%
|
75,084
|
58.78%
|
7,869
|
6.16%
|
1992
|
47,789
|
34.89%
|
79,482
|
58.03%
|
9,686
|
7.07%
|
1988
|
70,562
|
54.98%
|
55,857
|
43.53%
|
1,914
|
1.49%
|
1984
|
77,651
|
58.20%
|
54,237
|
40.65%
|
1,530
|
1.15%
|
1980
|
52,125
|
46.15%
|
54,839
|
48.56%
|
5,973
|
5.29%
|
1976
|
37,690
|
37.14%
|
63,541
|
62.62%
|
244
|
0.24%
|
1972
|
57,576
|
62.95%
|
33,611
|
36.75%
|
281
|
0.31%
|
1968
|
26,709
|
33.32%
|
27,597
|
34.43%
|
25,844
|
32.24%
|
1964
|
38,312
|
48.32%
|
40,535
|
51.12%
|
442
|
0.56%
|
1960
|
22,146
|
39.70%
|
26,034
|
46.67%
|
7,608
|
13.64%
|
1956
|
25,702
|
51.10%
|
23,372
|
46.46%
|
1,227
|
2.44%
|
1952
|
23,460
|
48.59%
|
24,448
|
50.63%
|
378
|
0.78%
|
1948
|
5,910
|
23.99%
|
13,120
|
53.25%
|
5,609
|
22.76%
|
1944
|
6,069
|
26.87%
|
16,470
|
72.91%
|
50
|
0.22%
|
1940
|
2,955
|
17.15%
|
14,219
|
82.52%
|
56
|
0.33%
|
1936
|
1,320
|
10.29%
|
11,482
|
89.49%
|
28
|
0.22%
|
1932
|
2,281
|
13.87%
|
14,049
|
85.46%
|
110
|
0.67%
|
1928
|
4,880
|
34.55%
|
9,215
|
65.24%
|
29
|
0.21%
|
1924
|
2,729
|
28.36%
|
5,706
|
59.30%
|
1,187
|
12.34%
|
1920
|
3,711
|
35.80%
|
6,506
|
62.76%
|
150
|
1.45%
|
1916
|
2,593
|
30.15%
|
6,008
|
69.85%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
1912
|
1,044
|
16.76%
|
3,369
|
54.09%
|
1,815
|
29.14%
|
1908
|
3,533
|
45.68%
|
3,893
|
50.33%
|
309
|
3.99%
|
1904
|
2,450
|
42.44%
|
3,099
|
53.68%
|
224
|
3.88%
|
1900
|
1,932
|
41.85%
|
2,609
|
56.52%
|
75
|
1.62%
|
1896
|
1,754
|
35.84%
|
3,021
|
61.73%
|
119
|
2.43%
|
1892
|
2,492
|
39.07%
|
3,392
|
53.18%
|
494
|
7.75%
|
Education
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- Tertiary
School districts include:
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- State-operated schools
Communities
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Cities
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Town
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Census-designated places
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Other communities
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Townships
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Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas and some may have incorporated towns or cities within part of their space. Townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the US Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (often referred to as "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps. Pulaski County only has two townships, as of 2010. They are listed below.
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Notable people
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- Karilyn Brown
, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
- Granville Ryles
(1831?1909), minister, farmer and state legislator in Arkansas
See also
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References
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a
b
"2020 Census Data"
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data.census.gov
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"Find a County"
. National Association of Counties
. Retrieved
June 7,
2011
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"2010 Census Gazetteer Files"
. United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012
. Retrieved
August 27,
2015
.
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"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
March 30,
2024
.
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"U.S. Decennial Census"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
August 27,
2015
.
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"Historical Census Browser"
. University of Virginia Library
. Retrieved
August 27,
2015
.
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Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995).
"Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
August 27,
2015
.
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"Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000"
(PDF)
. United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001.
Archived
(PDF)
from the original on March 27, 2010
. Retrieved
August 27,
2015
.
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"State & County QuickFacts"
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
on June 7, 2011
. Retrieved
April 22,
2016
.
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Based on
2000 census
data
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"Explore Census Data"
.
data.census.gov
. Retrieved
December 31,
2021
.
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"U.S. Census website"
.
United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
January 31,
2008
.
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Facilities 5
.
Arkansas Department of Corrections
. Retrieved on March 8, 2011.
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Kiersz, Hunter Walker, Andy.
"Here Are The Most Liberal And Most Conservative Towns In Each State"
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Business Insider
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"Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections"
. Retrieved
November 15,
2016
.
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"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pulaski County, AR"
(PDF)
.
U.S. Census Bureau
.
Archived
(PDF)
from the original on April 17, 2021
. Retrieved
July 20,
2022
.
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Text list
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2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Pulaski County, AR
(PDF)
(Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
(PDF)
on October 19, 2012
. Retrieved
August 24,
2011
.
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"Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision"
.
United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
.
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"County Subdivisions: Arkansas"
.
Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
. United States Census Bureau. Archived from
the original
(
TXT
)
on May 31, 2014
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June 28,
2014
.
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"Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files"
. United States Census Bureau
. Retrieved
June 28,
2014
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