Mount Ida, Arkansas
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Today, the economy is largely ranching, poultry farming, silviculture, and tourism around Lake Ouachita. It is known as the quartz crystal capital of the U.S. and is known worldwide for its quartz deposits.[1] The population was 996 as of the 2020 census.[2]
History
Mount Ida was incorporated on May 30, 1890.[3]
Episode 133, entitled "What's in my Pocket?", of the popular podcast Small Town Murder, hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, featured Mount Ida on August 22, 2019.
Geography
Mount Ida is located in central Montgomery County on the south bank of the South Fork of the Ouachita River. US Route 270 and Arkansas Highway 27 pass through the town.[4] US 270 leads east Script error: No such module "convert". to Hot Springs and northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Heavener, Oklahoma, while AR 27 leads northeast Script error: No such module "convert". to Danville and southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Norman. Mount Ida, the mountain, is about Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of the town along Route 27.[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Mount Ida has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 1.94%, are water.[5]
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, Mount Ida has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1920 | 298 | — | |
| 1930 | 512 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 566 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 564 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 819 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,023 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 775 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 981 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,076 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 996 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 1,020 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 869 | 87.25% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 55 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 4.82% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 996 people, 428 households, and 273 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 981 people, 412 households, and 257 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 471 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 96.53% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 1.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 412 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 34.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,438, and the median income for a family was $30,714. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,532. About 18.9% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
The Ouachita National Forest is located in Montgomery County, and is close to Mount Ida. It is the South's oldest and largest national forest,[1] and offers scenic areas like Little Missouri Falls, and hiking and backpacking trails.[10] Lake Ouachita, one of the largest lakes in the region, is partially situated within Montgomery County.
Notable people
- Mark Davis, professional sport fisherman of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society; born in Mount Ida[11]
- Lon Warneke, Major League Baseball player, Major League umpire; born in Mount Ida[12]
- Charles L. Watkins, first Parliamentarian of the United States Senate; born and raised in Mount Ida[13]
References
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External links
- Mount Ida Weather & Attraction Information
- Mount Ida Chamber of Commerce Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Mount Ida
- ePodunk: Profile for Mount Ida, Arkansas, AR
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