Sherwood, Arkansas
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Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 23,149, ranking it as the state's 18th largest city, behind Paragould.[1] It is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Sherwood is located at (34.830890, -92.211514)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km² (14.0 mi²). 35.8 km² (13.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.57%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 21,511 people, 8,798 households, and 6,211 families residing in the city. The population density was 601.4/km² (1,557.9/mi²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 259.2/km² (671.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.35% White, 10.14% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,798 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,838, and the median income for a family was $51,510. Males had a median income of $34,133 versus $25,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,515. In Sherwood, 6.3% of the population and 5.4% of families were below the poverty line. In addition, 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
The public schools in Sherwood, consisting of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, are operated by the Pulaski County Special School District.
[edit] Public high school
The public high school is Sylvan Hills High School, which has a strong tradition in academics and athletics with six baseball state championships, one football state championship, and several national cheerleading titles.
[edit] Public middle and elementary schools
- Sylvan Hills Middle School - grades 6 through 8
- Sylvan Hills Elementary School - grades kindergarten through 5
- William J. Clinton Elementary Speech and Technology Magnet School - magnet school for grades pre-kindergarten through 5
- Sherwood Elementary School - grades kindergarten through 5
- Oakbrooke Elementary School - grades kindergarten through 5
[edit] Private primary and secondary schools
- Abundant Life School - grades kindergarten through 12
- Victory Baptist School - grades kindergarten through 6
- Central Arkansas Christian Schools (Sylvan Hills Elementary Campus) - grades pre-kindergarten through 6
[edit] Sports
Sherwood offers 17 neighborhood parks, six outdoor lighted tennis courts, three swimming pools, and the North Hills Country Club golf course. Most notable is Sherwood Park, which features a 7-field baseball complex, 5-field ASA regulation softball complex and soccer complex.
[edit] Politics
As of April 5, 2007, the mayor's office in Sherwood is vacant. Dan Stedman, who was elected in November 2006, previously served as a Sherwood alderman for four years. Upon taking office in January 2007, Stedman was extremely excited about his plans for Sherwood and the city's future. By spring, Stedman cited health concerns for himself and his wife as he resigned from office. The 58-year-old retiree from the Air Force and the Air National Guard is also an instructor at Arkansas State University in Beebe.
Stedman was one of four newly elected officials in the city. Others include city clerk/treasurer Virginia R. Hillman, and council members Becky Vassar (Alderman Ward 1, Position 1) and Charlie Harmon (Alderman Ward 1, Position 2). Vassar has been particularly vocal in opposing the proposed redevelopment of Sherwood's sole golf course, at North Hills Country Club, in the southern end of the city adjoining North Little Rock.
[edit] Previous Mayors
-Bill Harmon, mayor of Sherwood until 2007. He was honored with a Recreation Center in his name.
[edit] Sherwood Voice
The Sherwood Voice is a local weekly newspaper serving the city and its nearby communities in Pulaski County with its print publication and website.
As a community newspaper, articles are centered around local news, issues, classified ads and events. Sports coverage is usually limited to the area's middle school and high school teams, such as the Sylvan Hills Bears and the Abundant Life Academy Owls.
[edit] Notable natives & residents
- Don Baker, Ph.D. - political scientist
- Wes Bentley - film actor
- Kevin McReynolds - former professional baseball player
- Terry Tiffee - current professional baseball player
- Harry Vines - former coach of Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks; member National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame
- Kelly George - Miss Arkansas USA 2007
- Jennifer Sherrill - Miss Arkansas USA 2004
[edit] References
- ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on November 16, 2006.
[edit] External links
- City of Sherwood
- 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
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette
- Sherwood Voice
