Walnut Ridge, AR
| Walnut Ridge, Arkansas | |
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| Town | |
Walnut Ridge historic rail depot and now Amtrak Station
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 Location in Lawrence County and the state of Arkansas |
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| Coordinates: 36°4′21″N 90°57′25″W / 36.07250°N 90.95694°WCoordinates: 36°4′21″N 90°57′25″W / 36.07250°N 90.95694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charles Snapp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.6 sq mi (30 km2) |
| • Land | 11.6 sq mi (30 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 4,925 |
| • Density | 424.6/sq mi (164.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72476 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078686 |
| Website | www.cityofwalnutridge.com |
Walnut Ridge is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie, Arkansas. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents. Williams Baptist College is in nearby College City.
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area. Previously there had been settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), all land.
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,925 permanent residents, 2,065 homeholds, and 1,305 families living in the town. The population density was 425.5 people per square mile (164.4/km²). There were 2,283 housing units at an average density of 197.3 per square mile (76.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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