Higginson, Arkansas

Higginson is a second-class city[2][3] in White County, Arkansas, United States. Randall Homsley is the current mayor and was a volunteer police officer until the volunteer police force was disbanded.[4]

Higginson, Arkansas
City
Location of Higginson in White County, Arkansas.
Location of Higginson in White County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°11′50″N 91°42′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyWhite
Area
[1]
 • Total1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Land1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
220 ft (67 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total705
 • Density555.12/sq mi (214.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72068
Area code501
FIPS code05-32140
GNIS feature ID0050098

The population was 621 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Higginson is located at 35°11′50″N 91°42′44″W (35.197323, -91.712319).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910192—
192023924.5%
1930195−18.4%
1940166−14.9%
1950131−21.1%
196018339.7%
197034387.4%
1980333−2.9%
1990255−23.4%
200037848.2%
201062164.3%
202070513.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 378 people, 145 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The population density was 493.6 inhabitants per square mile (190.6/km2). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 215.5 per square mile (83.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 2.12% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 145 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,114, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,568. About 13.7% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

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, Higginson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Education

It is zoned to Searcy Public Schools,[9] which operates Searcy High School.

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture, retrieved January 20, 2018
  3. Local.Arkansas.gov - Higginson, retrieved September 3, 2012
  4. McCosh, Anna. "No more cops: Higginson disbands volunteer police officers after concerns." The Daily Citizen (Searcy). 9 January 2008. Online edition. accessed 10 January 2008. In July 2018 Higginson again made the local news when a city police officer shot a Labrador dog that he claimed was making threatening gestures despite multiple witnesses contradicting his claim. https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/searcy/woman-claims-police-shot-killed-her-dog-in-higginson-but-police-say-it-was-aggressive/91-572426420
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. Climate Summary for Higginson, Arkansas
  9. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): White County, AR", U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
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