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West Helena, Arkansas

West Helena, Arkansas
Location of West Helena, Arkansas
Location of West Helena, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°32′45″N 90°38′40″W / 34.54583°N 90.64444°W / 34.54583; -90.64444
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPhillips
Area
 • Total4.4 sq mi (11.5 km2)
 • Land4.4 sq mi (11.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total8,689
 • Density1,956.6/sq mi (755.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72390
Area code870
FIPS code05-74450
GNIS feature ID0058852[1]

West Helena is the western portion of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, this portion of the city population was 8,689.

Historically, West Helena and its sister city Helena, located on the Mississippi River, have been two of the focal points in the history of the development of the blues.[citation needed] The cities consolidated on January 1, 2006. Helena is the birthplace of Arkansas' former senior United States senator, Blanche Lincoln.

Geography

West Helena is located at 34°32′45″N 90°38′40″W / 34.54583°N 90.64444°W / 34.54583; -90.64444 (34.545702, -90.644346).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, West Helena had a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19206,226
19304,489−27.9%
19404,7175.1%
19506,10729.5%
19608,38537.3%
197011,00731.3%
198011,3673.3%
19909,695−14.7%
20008,565−11.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 8,689 people, 3,204 households, and 2,223 families residing in West Helena. The population density was 1,956.6 inhabitants per square mile (755.4/km2). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 792.2 per square mile (305.9/km2). The racial makeup of West Helena was 32.77% White, 65.69% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,204 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 29.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.32.

In West Helena, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.5 males.

The median income for a household in West Helena was $21,130, and the median income for a family was $25,014. Males had a median income of $22,971 versus $17,225 for females. The per capita income for West Helena was $11,234. About 30.9% of families and 35.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.5% of those under age 18 and 27.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Helena-West Helena School District operates schools in what was West Helena.

Schools in the former West Helena.[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Helena has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Helena, Arkansas
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Decennial Census Official Publications". U.S. Census Bureau.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "CENSUS 2000 Block Map: WEST HELENA city" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2019. - Index Map - See Page 1 and Page 2
  6. ^ "Central High School". Helena-West Helena School District. June 10, 2004. Archived from the original on June 10, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019. Central High School 103 School Road West Helena, AR 72390
  7. ^ "Miller Junior High". Helena-West Helena School District. July 6, 2004. Archived from the original on July 6, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019. Central High School 103 School Road West Helena, AR 72390
  8. ^ "Beechcrest Elementary School". Helena-West Helena School District. June 6, 2004. Archived from the original on June 6, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019. Beechcrest Elementary School 1020 Plaza West Helena, AR 72390
  9. ^ "Beechcrest Elementary School". Helena-West Helena School District. May 29, 2004. Archived from the original on May 29, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019. Westside Elementary School 339 S. Ashlar St. West Helena, AR 72390
  10. ^ "Woodruff Elementary School". Helena-West Helena School District. May 29, 2004. Archived from the original on May 29, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019. Woodruff Elementary School 805 Cleburne West Helena, AR 72390
  11. ^ "West Helena, Arkansas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  12. ^ Matt Collar. "Odessa Harris: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  13. ^ Bob L. Eagle; Eric S. LeBlanc (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Praeger Publishing. p. 166. ISBN 978-0313344237. Retrieved December 14, 2015.

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