Fayetteville, Arkansas
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| Fayetteville, Arkansas | |
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| County | Washington County |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Dan Coody |
| Area | |
| - City | 115.2 km² (44.5 sq mi) |
| - Land | 112.5 km² (43.4 sq mi) |
| - Water | 2.8 km² (1.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 426.7 m (1,400 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 58,047 |
| - Density | 516.1/km² (1,336.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) |
| Website: http://www.accessfayetteville.org | |
Fayetteville is a college town in Washington County, Arkansas, USA and home to the University of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,047. However, a special census completed in June 2006 showed the population to be 67,158. [1] The city is the third most populous in Arkansas and serves as the county seat of Washington CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Fayetteville is located at (36.076379, -94.160912)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 115.2 km² (44.5 mi²). 112.5 km² (43.4 mi²) of it is land and 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it (2.40%) is water. Fayetteville is in the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville was also the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton while they both taught law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 58,047 people, 23,798 households, and 12,136 families residing in the city. The population density was 516.1/km² (1,336.6/mi²). There were 25,467 housing units at an average density of 226.4/km² (586.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.50% White, 5.11% Black or African American, 1.26% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.99% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. 4.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 23,798 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% 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 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 25.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,345, and the median income for a family was $45,074. Males had a median income of $30,069 versus $22,693 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,311. 19.9% of the population and 11.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
[edit] Points of Interest
The city is served by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Highfill, Arkansas. The airport also serves Springdale, Arkansas, Bentonville, Arkansas (home to Wal-Mart), Rogers, Arkansas, and all of Northwest Arkansas.
Some of Fayetteville's highlights include the town square, where a farmer's market is held during the summer, and Dickson Street, a main street that is lined with shops and restaurants and that leads through town to the University of Arkansas. The Walton Arts Center, located on Dickson Street (and named after members of the Walton family) is a performing arts center that puts on plays, concerts and other cultural events. Fayetteville was also the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton.
The Fayetteville Public Library, founded in 1916, relocated in October 2004 into a $23 million dollar building, which was the first "green" building in Fayetteville. On June 3, 2006, the library celebrated its 90th birthday. The Blair Library was awarded the 2005 Thomson Gale Library Journal Library of the Year award, and, as a testament to its popularity, has seen its popularity increase dramatically, with three times more items checked out in 2005 than in 1997 [2]. The library includes a local coffeeshop, Arsaga's, and hosts several events, including film festivals, book signings, and public forums throughout the year.
Other points of interest include:
- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- University of Arkansas
- Bikes Blues and Barbeque (an annual event)
- Walton Arts Center
- [[3 West Forsythia, Apt. 6, [National Historic Party Register]]
- Fayetteville High School
[edit] Trivia
- Fayetteville was named one of America's Most Livable Cities in 2004 and 2005.
- Fayetteville has been claimed by Money Magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in America" and ranks #7 on Forbes 2005 list of "Best Places For Business And Careers.
- Fayetteville MSA ranked #1 for job growth by "Milken Institute" in 2003
- 50 Fabulous Places to Retire in America, 2nd edition by Ken Stern
- The city was also featured in "Lifestyle Magazine", "Southern Living" and "The Best Towns in America" - a where-to-go guide for a better life
[edit] Notable natives and residents
- Ronnie Brewer, Utah Jazz player
- Tim Campbell, drummer, The All-American Rejects, Skirt, The Good Fear, The Paper Hearts
- Bill Clinton, U.S. President
- Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator
- John Daly, professional golfer
- Edward Durell Stone, architect
- J. William Fulbright, U.S. Senator
- Ellen Gilchrist, Novelist
- Todd Gill, guitar, vocals, Lucero, The Paper Hearts, The Good Fear
- E. Fay Jones, architect
- Tom Pagnozzi, former professional baseball catcher
- Jason Rich, steel guitar, The New Amsterdams, The Paper Hearts, The Good Fear
- Wallace Spearmon, professional sprinter, ranked 3rd in the world by Track and Field News in 200 meters for 2006
- Bud Walton, Wal-Mart co-founder
- Miller Williams, poet
- Donald Roller Wilson, artist
- Jessica Bridges, noted alternative fuel enthusiast
[edit] External links
- Urbanplanet.org Northwest Arkansas Discussions Website
- Fayetteville City webpage
- Walton Arts Center webpage
- Clinton House Museum
- Fayetteville Public Library
- Fayetteville History
- Northwest Arkansas, Where America Does Business
- Hogs-uncensored.com | meeting place for Fayetteville Razorback fans
- The OMNI Center for Peace, Justice & Ecology (Local Activist Organization)
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
