Walnut Ridge, AR Profile
Walnut Ridge, AR, population 4,720, is located
in Arkansas's Lawrence county,
about 81.5 miles from Memphis and 118.4 miles from Little Rock.
Through the 90's Walnut Ridge's population has grown by about 12%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Walnut Ridge has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 Walnut Ridge's population has stayed about the same.
Walnut Ridge's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Arkansas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Walnut Ridge tend to be lower than Arkansas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,989 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,968 | -0.42% |
| 2002 | 4,911 | -1.15% |
| 2003 | 4,860 | -1.04% |
| 2004 | 4,802 | -1.19% |
| 2005 | 4,734 | -1.42% |
| 2006 | 4,675 | -1.25% |
| 2007 | 4,691 | 0.34% |
| 2008 | 4,743 | 1.11% |
| 2009 | 4,720 | -0.48% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,953 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,351 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 165 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 238 |
| 2008 | 431 |
| 2009 | 237 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 65 |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,134 |
| 2002 | 4,127 |
| 2003 | 1,038 |
| 2004 | 1,287 |
| 2005 | 1,466 |
| 2006 | 1,277 |
| 2007 | 1,727 |
| 2008 | 1,746 |
| 2009 | 1,661 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
98 |
101 |
6 |
| 2002 |
72 |
121 |
13 |
| 2003 |
26 |
23 |
2 |
| 2004 |
10 |
51 |
2 |
| 2005 |
23 |
41 |
7 |
| 2006 |
20 |
39 |
2 |
| 2007 |
23 |
52 |
5 |
| 2008 |
42 |
39 |
0 |
| 2009 |
30 |
45 |
2 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 270 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.5 Square Miles |
