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| official_name = Etowah, Arkansas
| name = Etowah, Arkansas
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Arkansas]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Mississippi County, Arkansas|Mississippi]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mississippi County, Arkansas|Mississippi]]
| government_type = Mayor - Council Government
| government_type = Mayor-council
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Bo McCullom (IND)
| leader_name = Bo McCullom (IND)
| established_date =
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| area_total_km2 = 15.39
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| area_total_sq_mi = 5.94
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| area_water_sq_mi = 0.01
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| elevation_ft = 230
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| population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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| population_est = 321
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'''Etowah''' is a town in [[Mississippi County, Arkansas|Mississippi County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 366 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].
'''Etowah''' is a town in [[Mississippi County, Arkansas|Mississippi County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 254 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020"/> down from 351 in [[2010 United States census|2010]].

==History, Elections, & Government ==


==History and government ==
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Etowah began as a settlement established for workers of the Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company in the 1890s. When a post office was established in 1902, the name "Etowah" was chosen after several other names had been rejected by the postal service. Etowah incorporated as a town in 1996.<ref>Steven Teske, "[http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=4706 Etowah (Mississippi County)]," ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture'', 2016.</ref>


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Etowah began as a settlement established for workers of the Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company in the 1890s. When a post office was established in 1902, the name "Etowah" was chosen after several other names had been rejected by the postal service. Etowah incorporated as a town in 1996.<ref>Steven Teske, "[http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=4706 Etowah (Mississippi County)]," ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture'', 2016.</ref>
There have been very few people to run against Mayor Bo, which most election years he runs un-opposed. The City Council holds elections for members, but most of the council gets re-elected.


In recent years few have run against Mayor McCullom (Mayor Bo), who usually runs unopposed. Similarly, the seven City Council members are usually re-elected.
The Etowah Government is made out of the Office of the Mayor, and the City Council. The Council has 7 Voting members, plus the Mayor. The Council mostly votes accordingly to the Major. There has been very few changes in the Towns government, because the seat-holders always run un-opposed.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Etowah is located at {{Coord|35|43|2|N|90|13|19|W|type:city}} (35.717221, -90.221893).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> The town is concentrated along [[Arkansas Highway 136]] northeast of [[Lepanto, Arkansas|Lepanto]] and south of [[Manila, Arkansas|Manila]]. Etowah's municipal boundaries stretch southward to [[Arkansas Highway 140]] and eastward to [[Arkansas Highway 77]]. [[Little River (St. Francis River tributary)|Little River]] passes through the southeastern part of the town.
Etowah is located in western Mississippi County. The town is concentrated along [[Arkansas Highway 136]] {{convert|10|mi|0}} northeast of [[Lepanto, Arkansas|Lepanto]] and {{convert|14|mi}} south of [[Manila, Arkansas|Manila]]. It is {{convert|17|mi}} west of [[Osceola, Arkansas|Osceola]], the [[county seat]]. Etowah's municipal boundaries stretch southward to [[Arkansas Highway 140]] and eastward to [[Arkansas Highway 77]]. The Left Hand Chute of the [[Little River (St. Francis River tributary)|Little River]] passes through the southeastern part of the town.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 15.3&nbsp;km² (5.9&nbsp;mi²), all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Etowah has a total area of {{convert|5.9|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|0.005|sqmi|3}}, or 0.08%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 366
|2000= 366
|2010= 351
|2010= 351
|2020= 254
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|estimate=321
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015}}</ref><br>2014 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522132816/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 351 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 89.5% White, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian and 2.0% from two or more races. 7.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 351 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 89.5% White, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian and 2.0% from two or more races. 7.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> of 2000, there were 366 people, 137 households, and 106 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 24.0/km² (62.1/mi²). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 10.0/km² (26.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.81% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.37% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.64% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 366 people, 137 households, and 106 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 24.0/km<sup>2</sup> (62.1/mi<sup>2</sup>). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 10.0/km<sup>2</sup> (26.0/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 94.81% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.37% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.64% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 137 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.07.
There were 137 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.07.


In the town, the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $21,563, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $19,643 versus $17,679 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $8,890. About 13.3% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $21,563, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $19,643 versus $17,679 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $8,890. About 13.3% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
The [[Manila School District]] operates area public schools. The [[Etowah School District]] consolidated into the Manila district on July 1, 1986.<ref name=Consolfrom1983>"[http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/Legal/ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls]." [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.</ref>
The [[Manila School District]] operates area public schools. The [[Etowah School District (Arkansas)|Etowah School District]] consolidated into the Manila district on July 1, 1986.<ref name=Consolfrom1983>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20150912013154/http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/Legal/ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls]." [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.</ref> The board of education of the Etowah district had asked for the merger. Because some people in Etowah wanted to consolidate into the [[Lepanto School District]] of [[Lepanto, Arkansas|Lepanto]], a lawsuit was filed to stop the merger, but the Circuit Court of Mississippi County upheld the merger to the Manila district.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lawsuit filed in wrong court|agency=[[Associated Press]]|newspaper=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|place=[[Memphis, Tennessee]]|date=June 23, 1987|page=A10}} - [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/106629867/ Clipping] from [[Newspapers.com]].</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:45, 22 April 2024

Etowah, Arkansas
Town
Etowah Town Hall
Etowah Town Hall
Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°43′20″N 90°13′56″W / 35.72222°N 90.23222°W / 35.72222; -90.23222
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyMississippi
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorBo McCullom (IND)
Area
[1]
 • Total5.94 sq mi (15.39 km2)
 • Land5.94 sq mi (15.38 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
230 ft (70 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total254
 • Density42.77/sq mi (16.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72428
Area code870
FIPS code05-22120
GNIS feature ID2406467[2]

Etowah is a town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 254 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 351 in 2010.

History and government

Etowah began as a settlement established for workers of the Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company in the 1890s. When a post office was established in 1902, the name "Etowah" was chosen after several other names had been rejected by the postal service. Etowah incorporated as a town in 1996.[4]

In recent years few have run against Mayor McCullom (Mayor Bo), who usually runs unopposed. Similarly, the seven City Council members are usually re-elected.

Geography

Etowah is located in western Mississippi County. The town is concentrated along Arkansas Highway 136 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Lepanto and 14 miles (23 km) south of Manila. It is 17 miles (27 km) west of Osceola, the county seat. Etowah's municipal boundaries stretch southward to Arkansas Highway 140 and eastward to Arkansas Highway 77. The Left Hand Chute of the Little River passes through the southeastern part of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Etowah has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2), of which 0.005 square miles (0.013 km2), or 0.08%, are water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000366—
2010351−4.1%
2020254−27.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2014 Estimate[6]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 351 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 89.5% White, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian and 2.0% from two or more races. 7.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 366 people, 137 households, and 106 families living in the town. The population density was 24.0/km2 (62.1/mi2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 10.0/km2 (26.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.81% White, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.64% Native American, 0.55% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 137 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,563, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $19,643 versus $17,679 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,890. About 13.3% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Manila School District operates area public schools. The Etowah School District consolidated into the Manila district on July 1, 1986.[8] The board of education of the Etowah district had asked for the merger. Because some people in Etowah wanted to consolidate into the Lepanto School District of Lepanto, a lawsuit was filed to stop the merger, but the Circuit Court of Mississippi County upheld the merger to the Manila district.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etowah, Arkansas
  3. ^ a b "P1. Race – Etowah town, Arkansas: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Steven Teske, "Etowah (Mississippi County)," Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, 2016.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  9. ^ "Lawsuit filed in wrong court". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, Tennessee. Associated Press. June 23, 1987. p. A10. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
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