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Arkadelphia, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is 10,714, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, with some growth driven by the presence of local universities.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1809
  • County Affiliated: Clark County
  • Land Area: 7.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,468 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 870
  • Zip Codes: 71923

Geography and Location

Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is located in southwestern Arkansas, within Clark County, and serves as the county seat. The town is situated along the Ouachita River and is home to two universities: Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, both of which play a major role in the local economy and culture. Arkadelphia experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The surrounding geography is defined by the Ouachita Mountains and rolling hills, with nearby rivers and lakes offering outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. Arkadelphia’s location along Interstate 30 provides easy access to Little Rock, located about 65 miles northeast, and Texarkana to the southwest. The town’s scenic beauty, combined with its educational institutions, has made Arkadelphia a regional center for education, culture, and outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 24.4 years
Median household income: $25,671
Median house value: $78,000

Population by Race

Races in Arkadelphia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.0%)
  • Black (26.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.6%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (11.8%), English (8.4%), Irish (8.1%), German (7.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%), Scottish (1.9%).

Elevation: 245 feet

Land area: 7.3 square miles

Map of Arkadelphia, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arkadelphia

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arkadelphia city

  • Never married: 45.3%
  • Now married: 38.1%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

2.6% Foreign born (1.2% Latin America, 0.6% Asia, 0.5% Europe, 0.4% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: +648 (+6.3%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arkadelphia:

  • BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER -ARKADEL (3050 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arkadelphia:

  • ADVANCE CARE HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; HOT SPRINGS, AR)
  • HOT SPRINGS SURGICAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; HOT SPRINGS, AR)
  • ST JOSEPHS MERCY HEALTH CENTER INC (about 25 miles; HOT SPRINGS, AR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arkadelphia:

  • MEMORIAL FIELD (about 24 miles; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Abbreviation: HOT)
  • ADAMS FIELD (about 72 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Abbreviation: LIT)
  • TEXARKANA REGIONAL-WEBB FIELD (about 79 miles; TEXARKANA, AR; Abbreviation: TXK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arkadelphia:

  • DEXTER B FLORENCE MEMORIAL FIELD (about 3 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Abbreviation: M89)
  • GURDON LOWE FIELD (about 16 miles; GURDON, AR; Abbreviation: 5M8)
  • MALVERN MUNI (about 26 miles; MALVERN, AR; Abbreviation: M78)

Amtrak station:
ARKADELPHIA (798 S. 5TH ST.)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Arkadelphia:

  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 3,109; Location: 1100 HENDERSON ST; Public; Website: www.hsu.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 1,681; Location: OUACHITA ST; Private, not-for-profit)
  • ARKADELPHIA BEAUTY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 28; Location: 2708 W PINE; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Arkadelphia:

  • SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 61 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 66 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 78 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 84 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 95 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 105 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)

Schools

Public high school in Arkadelphia:

  • ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 672; Location: 401 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arkadelphia:

  • GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 549; Location: 1305 CADDO; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY (Students: 376; Location: 1900 WALNUT; Grades: PK – 01)
  • CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 357; Location: 215 N 12TH; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 315; Location: 1609 PINE; Grades: 04 – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Arkadelphia:

  • ARKADELPHIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 48; Location: 129 MALVERN RD; Grades: PK – 8)

 

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