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'''Jacksonville''' is a city in [[Pulaski County, Arkansas|Pulaski County]], [[Arkansas]], United States, and a suburb of [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population of the city was 28,364.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jacksonville city, Arkansas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=December 1, 2011 }}</ref> It is part of the [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]–[[North Little Rock, Arkansas|North Little Rock]]–[[Conway, Arkansas|Conway]] [[Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]] with 729,135 people as of 2014.
'''Jacksonville''' is a city in [[Pulaski County, Arkansas]], United States, and a suburb of [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population of the city was 28,364.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jacksonville city, Arkansas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 1, 2011 }}</ref> It is part of the [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]–[[North Little Rock, Arkansas|North Little Rock]]–[[Conway, Arkansas|Conway]] [[Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]] with 729,135 people as of 2014.


==History==
The city is named for Nicholas Jackson, a landowner who deeded the land for the railroad right-of-way to the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in 1870. The community evolved from the settlement surrounding the railroad depot, eventually incorporating in 1941. In 1941, construction began on the Arkansas Ordnance Plant (AOP), which served as the primary facility for the development of fuses and detonators for World War II.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=373 |title=World War II Ordnance Plants |encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref> Following the war, AOP ceased operations and the land was sold for commercial interests, including the development of the [[Little Rock Air Force Base]] in 1955. Today, portions of AOP still remain, including the Arkansas Ordnance Plant Guard House, which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] and the Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Despite Pulaski County being an Arkansas county that is not a [[dry county|"dry" county]], as it allows the sales of beer and liquor, the municipal limits of Jacksonville are [[moist county|"moist"]], as it does not allow the sales of alcohol in stores, but allows the sale of alcohol in some restaurants with special permits.
The city is named for Nicholas Jackson, a landowner who deeded the land for the railroad right-of-way to the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in 1870. The community evolved from the settlement surrounding the railroad depot, eventually incorporating in 1941. In 1941, construction began on the Arkansas Ordnance Plant (AOP), which served as the primary facility for the development of fuses and detonators for World War II.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=373 |title=World War II Ordnance Plants |encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |access-date=December 10, 2010}}</ref> Following the war, AOP ceased operations and the land was sold for commercial interests, including the development of the [[Little Rock Air Force Base]] in 1955. Today, portions of AOP still remain, including the [[Arkansas Ordnance Plant Guard House]], which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] and the Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Despite Pulaski County being an Arkansas county that is not a [[dry county|"dry" county]], as it allows the sales of beer and liquor, the municipal limits of Jacksonville are [[moist county|"moist"]], as it does not allow the sales of alcohol in stores, but allows the sale of alcohol in some restaurants with special permits.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Jacksonville is located at {{coord|34|52|13|N|92|6|55|W|type:city}} (34.870345, −92.115164).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|73.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|72.8|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 0.42%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jacksonville city, Arkansas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 1, 2011 }}</ref>


===Climate===
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|73.1|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|72.8|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.3|km2|order=flip}}, or 0.42%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jacksonville city, Arkansas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=December 1, 2011 }}</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Jacksonville has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=504327&cityname=Jacksonville%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Jacksonville, Arkansas]</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 29477
|estyear=2018
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=28287
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=July 24, 2019}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 29,916 people, 10,890 households, and 8,004 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,134.2 people per square mile (437.9/km²). There were 11,890 housing units at an average density of 450.8 per square mile (174.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 27.88% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.98% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.58% from two or more races. 6.24% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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|+Jacksonville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0534750&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 31, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 12,743
| 43.23%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 11,757
| 39.89%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 110
| 0.37%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 542
| 1.84%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 59
| 0.2%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 2,086
| 7.08%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 2,180
| 7.4%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 29,477 people, 10,333 households, and 7,025 families residing in the city.


===2000 census===
There were 10,890 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 29,916 people, 10,890 households, and 8,004 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,134.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 11,890 housing units at an average density of {{convert|450.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 64.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 27.88% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.98% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.58% from two or more races. 6.24% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


In the city, the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
There were 10,890 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $35,460, and the median income for a family was $40,381. Males had a median income of $26,708 versus $21,804 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,369. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,460, and the median income for a family was $40,381. Males had a median income of $26,708 versus $21,804 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,369. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Arts and culture==
==Climate==
[[File:Jacksonville, AR 005.jpg|right|thumb|Nixon Library in Jacksonville]]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Jacksonville has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=504327&cityname=Jacksonville%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Jacksonville, Arkansas]</ref>


The [[Central Arkansas Library System]] includes the Esther Dewitt Nixon Library in Jacksonville.
== Education ==
Since 1927, Jacksonville had been part of the [[Pulaski County Special School District]], one of the largest school districts in Arkansas. In the years leading up to September, 2008, parts of the Jacksonville community expressed a desire to split from the PCSSD. This measure was approved by the board of the PCSSD during that month, clearing the way, legally, for the formation of what would become [[Jacksonville North Pulaski School District]].


Attractions that Jacksonville include:<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.arkansas.com/jacksonville/things-to-do| title=Things To Do In Jacksonville |publisher=Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism |access-date=May 6, 2022}}</ref>
In a response to a [[petition]] signed by more than 2,000 voters, the [[Arkansas Board of Education]] ordered an election to carve a new school district out of the existing [[Pulaski County Special School District]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thornton|first1=Stephen|title=Jacksonville-area vote on school district a 1st|url=http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2014/sep/07/jacksonville-area-vote-on-school-distri/|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|date=7 September 2014}}</ref> Jacksonville voters approved of the separation on September 16, 2014 with a vote of 3,672 for and 202 against (95% to 5%).<ref>{{cite news|title=Unofficial Results Show Favor for Starting Jacksonville School District|url=http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/news/update-unofficial-results-show-favor-for-starting-jacksonville-school-district|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=KARK|date=16 September 2014}}</ref>
*Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex
*Bayou Meto Urban Canoe Trail
*Jacksonville Guitar Center and Museum
*Jacksonville Museum of Military History
*Jacksonville Farmers Market
*Reed’s Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park
*Splash Zone


==Parks and recreation==
According to JNPSD officials, the district would be administered by the [[Pulaski County Special School District]] until its final detachment, which became effective July 1, 2016.<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://jnpsd.org/pages/about-us/|website=Jacksonville North Pulaski School District|accessdate=20 October 2015}}</ref>
In this list are the 8 parks currently located within Jacksonville.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jacksonvillesoars.com/parks-trails| title=Parks & Trails |publisher=City of Jacksonville |access-date=May 6, 2022}}</ref>
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*Dupree Park
*Fireman Park
*Excell Park
*Galloway Park
*Johnson Park
*Paradise Park
*Northlake Park
*Stagecoach Park
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== Education ==
The district consists of six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.<ref name="About Us"/> The schools include [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville High School]], Jacksonville Middle School, Bayou Meto Elementary School, Bobby G Lester Elementary School, Dupree Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School.
Since 1927, Jacksonville had been part of the [[Pulaski County Special School District]], one of the largest school districts in Arkansas. In the years leading up to September 2008, parts of the Jacksonville community expressed a desire to split from the PCSSD. This measure was approved by the board of the PCSSD during that month, clearing the way, legally, for the formation of what would become [[Jacksonville North Pulaski School District]].


In a response to a [[petition]] signed by more than 2,000 voters, the [[Arkansas Board of Education]] ordered an election to carve a new school district out of the existing [[Pulaski County Special School District]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thornton|first1=Stephen|title=Jacksonville-area vote on school district a 1st|url=http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2014/sep/07/jacksonville-area-vote-on-school-distri/|access-date=October 20, 2015|publisher=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|date=September 7, 2014}}</ref> Jacksonville voters approved of the separation on September 16, 2014, with a vote of 3,672 for and 202 against (95% to 5%).<ref>{{cite news|title=Unofficial Results Show Favor for Starting Jacksonville School District|url=http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/news/update-unofficial-results-show-favor-for-starting-jacksonville-school-district|access-date=October 20, 2015|publisher=KARK|date=September 16, 2014}}</ref>
A number of privately operated [[daycare]] services and church-affiliated schools are also available throughout the city. In addition, [[Arkansas State University-Beebe]] maintains a degree center at [[Little Rock Air Force Base]] for post-secondary education.


According to JNPSD officials, the district would be administered by the [[Pulaski County Special School District]] until its final detachment, which became effective July 1, 2016.<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://jnpsd.org/pages/about-us/|website=Jacksonville North Pulaski School District|access-date=October 20, 2015}}</ref>
===Public libraries===

[[File:Jacksonville, AR 005.jpg|right|thumb|Nixon Library in Jacksonville]]
The district consists of six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.<ref name="About Us"/> The schools include [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville High School]], Jacksonville Middle School, Bayou Meto Elementary, Bobby G Lester Elementary, Jacksonville Elementary School, and Murrell Taylor Elementary.
The [[Central Arkansas Library System]] includes the Esther Dewitt Nixon Library in Jacksonville.

[[Arkansas State University-Beebe]] maintains a degree center at [[Little Rock Air Force Base]] for post-secondary education.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Grady Adkins]], pitcher for [[Chicago White Sox]] 1928-29
*[[Grady Adkins]], pitcher for [[Chicago White Sox]] 1928-29
*[[Homer Martin Adkins]], [[governor of Arkansas]], from 1941 to 1945, born in Jacksonville in 1890.
*[[Glen Rice]], [[NBA]] champion in 2000
*[[Homer Martin Adkins]], [[governor of Arkansas]] from 1941 to 1945, was born in Jacksonville in 1890
*[[Kris Allen]], ''[[American Idol]]'' Season 8 winner
*[[Kris Allen]], ''[[American Idol]]'' Season 8 winner
*[[Lisa Blount]], actress, memorable role ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]''
*[[Lisa Blount]], actress, memorable role ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]''
*[[Dan Hampton]], retired NFL football defensive tackle for the [[Chicago Bears]]
*[[Clinton McDonald]], defensive tackle for NFL's [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], formerly of [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] champion; played college football at [[University of Memphis|Memphis]]
*[[Dan Hampton]], Daniel Oliver Hampton, also known as "Danimal" (born September 19, 1957) is a retired NFL football defensive tackle who played 12 seasons for the [[Chicago Bears]] from 1979 to 1990; elected to [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 2002; hosted Bears pre- and post-game shows on WGN Radio in Chicago
*[[Demetrius Harris]], tight end for NFL's [[Kansas City Chiefs]]
*[[Demetrius Harris]], tight end for NFL's [[Kansas City Chiefs]]
* [[Bob Johnson (Arkansas state representative)|Bob Johnson]], [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from Jacksonville since 2015; former Pulaski County [[justice of the peace]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014|title=District 42|publisher=ballotpedia.org|accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2013/09/06/republican-jp-bob-johnson-switches-parties-to-run-for-state-house-as-democrat|title=Republican JP Bob Johnson switches parties to run for state House as Democrat |author=Max Brantley|date=September 6, 2013|newspaper=[[The Arkansas Times]]|accessdate=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Bob Johnson (Arkansas state representative)|Bob Johnson]], [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014|title=District 42|publisher=ballotpedia.org|access-date=April 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2013/09/06/republican-jp-bob-johnson-switches-parties-to-run-for-state-house-as-democrat|title=Republican JP Bob Johnson switches parties to run for state House as Democrat |author=Max Brantley|date=September 6, 2013|newspaper=[[The Arkansas Times]]|access-date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
*[[Jakob Junis]] (born 1992), baseball pitcher for the [[San Francisco Giants]]
*[[Robert Thomas (fullback)|Robert Thomas]], Robert Lee Thomas, IV (born December 1, 1974) was an NFL football fullback; played college football at Henderson State University and then for the Dallas Cowboys, as the lead blocker for [[Emmitt Smith]]<ref>[[Robert Thomas (fullback)]]</ref>
*[[Clinton McDonald]], defensive tackle for NFL's [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
*[[Glen Rice]], [[NBA]] champion in 2000
*[[Robert Thomas (fullback)|Robert Thomas]], NFL football fullback


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cityofjacksonville.net/ City of Jacksonville official website]
*{{Official website|http://www.cityofjacksonville.net/}}
*[http://www.jacksonville-arkansas.com/ Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.jacksonville-arkansas.com/ Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce]
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20060715210729/http://www.jacksonville-arkansas.com/community/history.html Jacksonville history page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060715210729/http://www.jacksonville-arkansas.com/community/history.html Jacksonville history page]
*[http://www.arkansasleader.com/ ''The Leader'', Jacksonville, northern Pulaski County's and Lonoke County's largest local newspaper]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061004030631/http://jacksonvillepatriot.com/ The ''Jacksonville Patriot'', a weekly newspaper published on Wednesdays]


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Jacksonville, Arkansas
City
City Hall
City Hall
Official seal of Jacksonville, Arkansas
Seal
Motto: 
"Soaring higher"
Location of Jacksonville in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Location of Jacksonville in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Jacksonville, Arkansas is located in the United States
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°52′23″N 92°06′55″W / 34.87306°N 92.11528°W / 34.87306; -92.11528
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPulaski
Founded1870
Incorporated1941
Area
[1]
 • City28.86 sq mi (74.74 km2)
 • Land28.65 sq mi (74.19 km2)
 • Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation
[2]
302 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City29,477
 • Density1,029.01/sq mi (397.30/km2)
 • Metro
729,135 ('14) (Little Rock/North Little Rock)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
72076
Area code501
FIPS code05-34750
GNIS feature ID2404781[2]
Websitewww.cityofjacksonville.net

Jacksonville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, and a suburb of Little Rock. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 28,364.[3] It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area with 729,135 people as of 2014.

History

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The city is named for Nicholas Jackson, a landowner who deeded the land for the railroad right-of-way to the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in 1870. The community evolved from the settlement surrounding the railroad depot, eventually incorporating in 1941. In 1941, construction began on the Arkansas Ordnance Plant (AOP), which served as the primary facility for the development of fuses and detonators for World War II.[4] Following the war, AOP ceased operations and the land was sold for commercial interests, including the development of the Little Rock Air Force Base in 1955. Today, portions of AOP still remain, including the Arkansas Ordnance Plant Guard House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Despite Pulaski County being an Arkansas county that is not a "dry" county, as it allows the sales of beer and liquor, the municipal limits of Jacksonville are "moist", as it does not allow the sales of alcohol in stores, but allows the sale of alcohol in some restaurants with special permits.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which 28.1 square miles (72.8 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.42%, is water.[5]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jacksonville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19502,474—
196014,488485.6%
197019,83236.9%
198027,58939.1%
199029,1015.5%
200029,9162.8%
201028,364−5.2%
202029,4773.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

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Jacksonville racial composition[8]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 12,743 43.23%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 11,757 39.89%
Native American 110 0.37%
Asian 542 1.84%
Pacific Islander 59 0.2%
Other/Mixed 2,086 7.08%
Hispanic or Latino 2,180 7.4%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,477 people, 10,333 households, and 7,025 families residing in the city.

2000 census

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As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 29,916 people, 10,890 households, and 8,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,134.2 inhabitants per square mile (437.9/km2). There were 11,890 housing units at an average density of 450.8 per square mile (174.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 64.17% White, 27.88% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 1.98% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 6.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,890 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,460, and the median income for a family was $40,381. Males had a median income of $26,708 versus $21,804 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,369. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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Nixon Library in Jacksonville

The Central Arkansas Library System includes the Esther Dewitt Nixon Library in Jacksonville.

Attractions that Jacksonville include:[10]

  • Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex
  • Bayou Meto Urban Canoe Trail
  • Jacksonville Guitar Center and Museum
  • Jacksonville Museum of Military History
  • Jacksonville Farmers Market
  • Reed’s Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park
  • Splash Zone

Parks and recreation

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In this list are the 8 parks currently located within Jacksonville.[11]

  • Dupree Park
  • Fireman Park
  • Excell Park
  • Galloway Park
  • Johnson Park
  • Paradise Park
  • Northlake Park
  • Stagecoach Park

Education

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Since 1927, Jacksonville had been part of the Pulaski County Special School District, one of the largest school districts in Arkansas. In the years leading up to September 2008, parts of the Jacksonville community expressed a desire to split from the PCSSD. This measure was approved by the board of the PCSSD during that month, clearing the way, legally, for the formation of what would become Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.

In a response to a petition signed by more than 2,000 voters, the Arkansas Board of Education ordered an election to carve a new school district out of the existing Pulaski County Special School District.[12] Jacksonville voters approved of the separation on September 16, 2014, with a vote of 3,672 for and 202 against (95% to 5%).[13]

According to JNPSD officials, the district would be administered by the Pulaski County Special School District until its final detachment, which became effective July 1, 2016.[14]

The district consists of six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.[14] The schools include Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville Middle School, Bayou Meto Elementary, Bobby G Lester Elementary, Jacksonville Elementary School, and Murrell Taylor Elementary.

Arkansas State University-Beebe maintains a degree center at Little Rock Air Force Base for post-secondary education.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jacksonville, Arkansas
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Jacksonville city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  4. ^ "World War II Ordnance Plants". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jacksonville city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Jacksonville, Arkansas
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "Things To Do In Jacksonville". Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  11. ^ "Parks & Trails". City of Jacksonville. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  12. ^ Thornton, Stephen (September 7, 2014). "Jacksonville-area vote on school district a 1st". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  13. ^ "Unofficial Results Show Favor for Starting Jacksonville School District". KARK. September 16, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  14. ^ a b "About Us". Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  15. ^ "District 42". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  16. ^ Max Brantley (September 6, 2013). "Republican JP Bob Johnson switches parties to run for state House as Democrat". The Arkansas Times. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
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