Conway County, Arkansas




Not to be confused with Conway, Arkansas.




























































Conway County, Arkansas

Court House Morrilton.JPG
Conway County Courthouse in Morrilton


Map of Arkansas highlighting Conway County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas

Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Founded October 20, 1825
Named for Henry Wharton Conway
Seat Morrilton
Largest city Morrilton
Area
 • Total 567 sq mi (1,469 km2)
 • Land 552 sq mi (1,430 km2)
 • Water 14 sq mi (36 km2), 2.5%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 20,937
 • Density 39/sq mi (15/km2)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone
Central: UTC−6/−5

Conway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,273.[1] The county seat is Morrilton.[2] The county was formed on October 20, 1825, from a portion of Pulaski County and named for Henry Wharton Conway who was the territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress.


In 2010, the center of population of Arkansas was located in Conway County, near the city of Plumerville.[3]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


  • 3 Local Counties


    • 3.1 National protected area




  • 4 Demographics


  • 5 Government


  • 6 Communities


    • 6.1 Cities


    • 6.2 Town


    • 6.3 Census-designated place


    • 6.4 Unincorporated communities


    • 6.5 Townships




  • 7 See also


  • 8 References


  • 9 External links





History





Henry W. Conway, namesake for Conway County.


Conway County was formed on October 20, 1825 from a portion of Pulaski County and named for Henry Wharton Conway, who was the territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress. From 1831 until 1883, Lewisburg was the county seat.



Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km2), of which 552 square miles (1,430 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (2.5%) is water.[4] It is the fifth-smallest county in Arkansas by area.



Local Counties


Pope Co. W.
Boone Co. N
Pulaski Co. SE
Pike Co. SW
Dallas Co. S.
Major HWYs
I-40 E
U.S. 64
AR HWY 9
AR HWY 92



National protected area



  • Ozark National Forest (part)


Demographics



































































































































Historical population
Census Pop.
%±
1830 982 —
1840 2,892 194.5%
1850 3,583 23.9%
1860 6,697 86.9%
1870 8,112 21.1%
1880 12,755 57.2%
1890 19,459 52.6%
1900 19,772 1.6%
1910 22,729 15.0%
1920 22,578 −0.7%
1930 21,949 −2.8%
1940 21,536 −1.9%
1950 18,137 −15.8%
1960 15,430 −14.9%
1970 16,805 8.9%
1980 19,505 16.1%
1990 19,151 −1.8%
2000 20,336 6.2%
2010 21,273 4.6%
Est. 2016 20,937 [5] −1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2016[1]



Age pyramid Conway County[10]


As of the 2000 United States Census,[11] there were 20,336 people, 7,967 households, and 5,736 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 9,028 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 84.27% White, 13.05% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There were 7,967 households out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% 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 2.99.


In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $31,209, and the median income for a family was $38,179. Males had a median income of $28,199 versus $20,134 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,056. About 12.20% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.



Government



Presidential elections results







































































































































































































Conway County vote
by party in presidential elections [12]
Year
GOP
Dem
 Others

2016
61.17% 4,849
 33.51% 2,656
 5.32% 422

2012
58.40% 4,514
 38.87% 3,005
 2.73% 211

2008
57.64% 4,691
 38.70% 3,149
 3.66% 298

2004
49.59% 4,009
 49.26% 3,982
 1.15% 93

2000
49.00% 3,545
 48.33% 3,496
 2.67% 193

1996
 31.68% 2,307
55.69% 4,055
 12.63% 920

1992
 32.06% 2,719
57.75% 4,898
 10.19% 864

1988
 49.35% 4,066
50.18% 4,134
 0.47% 39

1984
57.14% 5,049
 42.35% 3,742
 0.51% 45

1980
 45.11% 4,145
51.13% 4,698
 3.76% 346

1976
 25.23% 2,177
74.67% 6,443
 0.10% 9

1972
58.11% 4,187
 41.76% 3,009
 0.12% 9

1968
 30.40% 1,973
39.44% 2,560
 30.16% 1,958

1964
 36.02% 2,378
63.69% 4,205
 0.29% 19

1960
 35.13% 1,685
60.47% 2,900
 4.40% 211

1956
 38.22% 1,636
61.15% 2,618
 0.63% 27

1952
 40.12% 2,133
59.70% 3,174
 0.19% 10

1948
 17.32% 425
72.17% 1,771
 10.52% 258

1944
 28.77% 639
71.09% 1,579
 0.14% 3

1940
 11.62% 272
88.33% 2,067
 0.04% 1

1936
 13.15% 305
86.77% 2,013
 0.09% 2

1932
 10.05% 285
89.24% 2,530
 0.71% 20

1928
 30.48% 665
69.39% 1,514
 0.14% 3

1924
 33.72% 526
58.27% 909
 8.01% 125

1920
 40.48% 1,243
58.32% 1,791
 1.20% 37

1916
 42.42% 1,032
57.58% 1,401
 0.00% 0

1912
 22.15% 527
60.32% 1,435
 17.53% 417

1908
 24.04% 818
74.43% 2,533
 1.53% 52

1904
 36.80% 937
61.74% 1,572
 1.45% 37

1900
 32.72% 805
66.46% 1,635
 0.81% 20

1896
 22.40% 656
76.99% 2,255
 0.61% 18




Communities



Cities




  • Morrilton (county seat)

  • Oppelo

  • Plumerville



Town


  • Menifee


Census-designated place


  • Center Ridge


Unincorporated communities



  • Blackwell

  • Formosa

  • Jerusalem

  • Lanty

  • Solgohachia

  • Springfield

  • Cleveland



Townships




Townships in Conway County, Arkansas as of 2010


Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "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 and publications. The townships of Conway County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township.
[13][14]




  • Austin

  • Bentley (Oppelo)

  • Bird

  • Catholic Point

  • Cedar Falls

  • Gregory

  • Griffin

  • Higgins

  • Howard (Menifee, Plumerville)

  • Lick Mountain (CDP Center Ridge)

  • Martin

  • McLaren

  • Nichols

  • Old Hickory

  • Petit Jean

  • St. Vincent

  • Steele

  • Union

  • Washington

  • Welborn (Morrilton)

  • White Eagle




See also




  • David J. Sanders, state senator who represents Conway County

  • List of lakes in Conway County, Arkansas

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Conway County, Arkansas


  • Rick Beck, state representative for Conway and Perry counties; resides in Center Ridge



References





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  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


  3. ^ "Centers of Population by State: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 3, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.


  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.


  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.


  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 25, 2015.


  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.


  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 25, 2015.


  10. ^ Based on 2000 census data


  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.


  12. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.


  13. ^ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Conway County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2011-08-19.


  14. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2014.




External links




  • 10th Arkansas Infantry, Local Regiment During the Civil War

  • Conway County Sheriff's Office





Coordinates: 35°16′N 92°42′W / 35.267°N 92.700°W / 35.267; -92.700







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