Columbia County, Arkansas

33°14′28″N 93°13′06″W

Columbia County
County
Columbia County Courthouse in Magnolia
Columbia County Courthouse in Magnolia
Map of Arkansas highlighting Columbia County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°14′28″N 93°13′06″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedDecember 17, 1852
Named forChristopher Columbus
SeatMagnolia
Largest cityMagnolia
Area
 • Total767 sq mi (1,990 km2)
 • Land766 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,801
 • Density30/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.countyofcolumbia.org

Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,801.[1] The county seat is Magnolia.[2] The county was formed on December 17, 1852, and was named for Christopher Columbus. The Magnolia, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Columbia County.

In 2014, voters overturned a 71-year-old prohibition against the sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.[3]

Geography
Columbia County Veterans Memorial on courthouse lawn in Magnolia

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 767 square miles (1,990 km2), of which 766 square miles (1,980 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4] Columbia County is in South Arkansas. Columbia County, along with Union County, is home to the largest Bromine reserve in the United States.

Dorcheat Bayou flows through Columbia County from its origin in Nevada County southward into Webster Parish, Louisiana, before emptying into Lake Bistineau.

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186012,449—
187011,397−8.5%
188014,09023.6%
189019,89341.2%
190022,07711.0%
191023,8207.9%
192027,67016.2%
193027,320−1.3%
194029,8229.2%
195028,770−3.5%
196026,400−8.2%
197025,952−1.7%
198026,6442.7%
199025,691−3.6%
200025,603−0.3%
201024,552−4.1%
202022,801−7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010[9]
Age pyramid Columbia County[10]

2020 census
Columbia County racial composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 13,236 58.05%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 7,834 34.36%
Native American 71 0.31%
Asian 163 0.71%
Other/Mixed 724 3.18%
Hispanic or Latino 773 3.39%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,801 people, 8,562 households, and 5,559 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[12] there were 25,603 people, 9,981 households, and 6,747 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13 people/km2). There were 11,566 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 62.08% White, 36.06% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,981 households, out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 29.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 12.30% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,640, and the median income for a family was $36,271. Males had a median income of $31,313 versus $20,099 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,322. About 15.80% of families and 21.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 20.00% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Gazebo at Columbia County Courthouse

Major highways

Airports

Magnolia Municipal Airport is a public-use airport in Columbia County. It is owned by the city of Magnolia and located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of its central business district.[13]

Government

Over the past few election cycles Columbia County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2020) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

United States presidential election results for Columbia County, Arkansas[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 5,500 63.83% 2,814 32.66% 302 3.51%
2016 5,456 61.39% 3,140 35.33% 291 3.27%
2012 5,790 61.24% 3,557 37.62% 108 1.14%
2008 5,861 61.32% 3,554 37.18% 143 1.50%
2004 5,729 57.82% 4,108 41.46% 72 0.73%
2000 5,018 53.92% 4,003 43.01% 286 3.07%
1996 3,376 37.59% 4,730 52.66% 876 9.75%
1992 3,702 37.70% 4,747 48.35% 1,370 13.95%
1988 5,810 59.27% 3,706 37.81% 286 2.92%
1984 6,526 63.45% 3,680 35.78% 79 0.77%
1980 5,259 52.76% 4,445 44.60% 263 2.64%
1976 4,287 47.63% 4,708 52.31% 6 0.07%
1972 5,801 72.30% 2,193 27.33% 29 0.36%
1968 1,916 23.24% 2,487 30.16% 3,843 46.60%
1964 4,009 53.22% 3,485 46.26% 39 0.52%
1960 2,372 42.32% 2,427 43.30% 806 14.38%
1956 2,342 43.42% 2,845 52.74% 207 3.84%
1952 1,931 36.44% 3,359 63.39% 9 0.17%
1948 217 7.28% 1,788 59.98% 976 32.74%
1944 394 15.49% 2,145 84.35% 4 0.16%
1940 149 6.15% 2,270 93.72% 3 0.12%
1936 64 3.35% 1,847 96.65% 0 0.00%
1932 85 3.38% 2,420 96.22% 10 0.40%
1928 617 26.03% 1,752 73.92% 1 0.04%
1924 350 19.50% 1,382 76.99% 63 3.51%
1920 857 29.29% 2,052 70.13% 17 0.58%
1916 721 25.80% 2,074 74.20% 0 0.00%
1912 340 20.61% 1,101 66.73% 209 12.67%
1908 817 33.21% 1,613 65.57% 30 1.22%
1904 554 27.29% 1,445 71.18% 31 1.53%
1900 606 29.39% 1,440 69.84% 16 0.78%
1896 537 19.84% 2,159 79.76% 11 0.41%

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated community
  • Atlanta
  • Big Creek
  • Brister
  • Bussey
  • Calhoun
  • Jefferson
  • Lamartine
  • Plainfield
  • Village
  • Walkerville
  • Welcome

Townships
Townships in Columbia County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Columbia County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [15][16]

Education

School districts include:[17]

Former school districts:[20]

See also

References
  1. "Census - Geography Profile: Columbia County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Election results: Columbia County goes wet, Vann wins Magnolia mayor's race, Blair new county treasurer". Magnolia Reporter – Magnolia, Arkansas News.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  7. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  9. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  10. Based on 2000 census data
  11. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  13. FAA Airport Form 5010 for AGO PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 11 February 2010.
  14. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  15. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Columbia County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  16. "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  17. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Columbia County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
  18. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  19. Lyon, John (May 8, 2014). "Merger of Norphlet, Smackover school districts approved". Arkansas News. Retrieved June 17, 2018. The state Board of Education on Thursday approved a proposal to annex the Norphlet School District to the nearby Smackover School District in southwestern Arkansas.[...]Snow said the Smackover district plans to keep the Norphlet campus open,[...]
  20. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Columbia County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list - Note that it indicates the Waldo district as being separate even though it had already merged into the Magnolia district in 2006.
  21. "State approves Bradley school annexation by Emerson-Taylor district". Magnolia Reporter. May 14, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  22. McNeill, Mike (April 11, 2014). "5-2 state board vote shuts down Stephens School District". Magnolia Reporter. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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