34-679: Austin Township may refer to: Austin Township, Conway County, Arkansas , in Conway County, Arkansas Austin Township, Macon County, Illinois Austin Township, Mecosta County, Michigan Austin Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Austin Township, Minnesota Austin Township, Cass County, Missouri Austin Township, Mountrail County, North Dakota , in Mountrail County, North Dakota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
68-575: A Republican in the county in history. The Democratic Party continued to win all local county and city elected offices until 2018, when two members of the Republican Party were elected: Keith Long as Justice of the Peace and Dennis Decker as County Coroner. In the 2022 midterm elections , the county government flipped red, with Republicans winning all but three contested seats. Additionally, four Republicans were newly elected as new justices of
102-522: 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
136-439: A household in the county was $ 27,004, and the median income for a family was $ 32,284. Males had a median income of $ 25,821 versus $ 18,862 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,603. About 11.60% of families and 15.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over. The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by
170-565: A median income of $ 38,675 versus $ 26,318 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,909. About 10.2% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. At the 2000 census , there were 20,336 people, 7,967 households, and 5,736 families in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14 people/km ). There were 9,028 housing units at an average density of 16 units per square mile (6.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of
204-462: A record 61% of the vote in 2016 over former Arkansas First Lady and U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton , owing both to the strength of Trump in rural America and the decline of the Clinton brand in their home state. In 2020, Trump won an even larger share of more than 65% of the vote over Democrat Joe Biden (despite Biden winning the national election), which once again marked the highest vote share for
238-471: A total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km ), of which 552 square miles (1,430 km ) is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (2.5%) is water. It is the fifth-smallest county in Arkansas by area. The county is located approximately 52 miles (84 km) northwest of Little Rock , 109 miles (175 km) east of Fort Smith , and 180 miles (290 km) west of Memphis , Tennessee . Conway County
272-469: A wet county. Van Buren County should not be confused with the city of Van Buren , which is located approximately 100 miles to the west in Crawford County just north of Fort Smith . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 724 square miles (1,880 km ), of which 708 square miles (1,830 km ) is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (2.2%) is water. As of
306-575: Is Arkansas's oldest state park, rises from the River Valley in southern Conway County along the top of Petit Jean Mountain. Conway County is home to five Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) under Arkansas Game and Fish Commission jurisdiction. Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA is a wetland near the confluence of the East Fork and West Fork of Point Remove Creek in western Conway County. The area is known for duck, deer, and dove hunting. Lake Overcup WMA
340-537: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 15,796. The county seat is Clinton . The county was formed on November 11, 1833, and named for Martin Van Buren , President of the United States , who was Vice President at the time of the county's formation. Van Buren County was a dry county until November 3, 2020, as the county residents voted to make it
374-595: Is a noted crappie fishing lake created by AGFC in 1963. Cypress Creek WMA is located around the shore of Brewer Lake, a fishing lake built in 1983 to construct a water supply for Conway , as well as containing parts of the Cherokee WMA and a small part of Piney Creeks WMA . The county is also home to the Cove Creek Natural Area. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 20,715 people, 8,309 households, and 5,600 families residing in
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#1732771959204408-472: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Conway County, Arkansas Conway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . Created as Arkansas's 11th county on October 20, 1825, Conway County has four incorporated municipalities, including Morrilton , the county seat and most populous city. The county is also the site of numerous unincorporated communities and ghost towns. The county
442-492: Is named for Henry Wharton Conway , a politician from a powerful political family who served as the delegate from the Arkansas Territory to the U.S. Congress from 1823 to 1827. As of the 2020 census , the population was 20,715. The county seat is Morrilton . The county was formed on October 20, 1825, from a portion of Pulaski County and named for Henry Wharton Conway who was the territorial delegate to
476-547: Is surrounded by two Central Arkansas counties: Faulkner County to the east and Perry County to the south, and three River Valley/mountain counties: Van Buren County to the north, Yell County to the southwest, and Pope County to the west. The northern 16 square kilometres (1,600 hectares) of Conway County is protected within the Ozark National Forest , a small part of a large protected forest spanning parts of 16 Arkansas counties. Petit Jean State Park ,
510-467: Is the county judge , who serves as the chief operating officer of the county. The county judge is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions. Over the past few election cycles Van Buren County, like all of the traditionally secessionist and Democratic Upland South, has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat to carry this county
544-428: Is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Conway County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. 35°16′N 92°42′W / 35.267°N 92.700°W / 35.267; -92.700 Van Buren County, Arkansas Van Buren County
578-399: The 1972 and 1984 landslides of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan , respectively. Former Governor Bill Clinton won this county twice in his 1992 and 1996 presidential runs. As is the case with most rural counties since the turn of the millennium, the county has turned sharply rightward and away from a more socially liberal Democratic Party than the one Clinton led. Donald Trump won
612-436: The 2020 United States census , there were 15,796 people, 6,813 households, and 4,631 families residing in the county. As of the 2000 census , there were 16,192 people, 6,825 households, and 4,804 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (8.9 people/km ). There were 9,164 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of
646-632: The Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code . The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of the peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen, and district boundaries are drawn by the county election commission. The Van Buren County Quorum Court has nine members. Presiding over quorum court meetings
680-605: The U.S. Congress . In 2010, the center of population of Arkansas was located in Conway County, near the city of Plumerville . Conway County was formed on October 20, 1825, from a portion of Pulaski County and named for Henry Wharton Conway , who was the territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress . From 1831 until 1883, Lewisburg was the county seat. When the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad planned built tracks 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Lewisburg in 1871,
714-482: The Fairfield Bay resort hotel. There were 6,825 households, out of which 25.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732771959204748-552: The county was 84.2% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 3.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 8,463 households 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.4% of households were one person and 11.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
782-566: The county was 84.27% White, 13.05% Black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 7,967 households 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.40% of households were one person and 12.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
816-412: The county was 96.79% White , 0.31% Black or African American , 0.75% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.37% from other races , and 1.48% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, but the percentage could increased 3 or 4 times by seasonal migrant laborers in the county's shiitake mushroom harvest and hospitality jobs provided by
850-408: The county. Racial/Ethnic Makeup of Conway County treating Hispanics as a Separate Category (2010) As of the 2010 census , there were 21,273 people, 8,463 households, and 4,473 families in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15 people/km ). There were 9,720 housing units at an average density of 17 units per square mile (6.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of
884-552: The peace, the party flipped three Morrilton City Council seats – including Isaac Decker, who became the youngest to ever be elected, at age 20 – and the Oppelo Mayoral race. In May 2023 the Morrilton City Council voted to turn the municipal offices to a non-partisan designation allowing for the mayor, city clerk, and council members to run as independents. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of
918-419: The proposed depot was to be named Morrilton after farmer E. J. Morrill, who sold the land to the railroad. People relocated from Lewisburg to Morrilton beginning in 1880, county government was relocated in 1883, and the depot was built in 1910. Conway County was much larger upon creation. Van Buren County was created from parts of Conway, Izard , and Independence counties on November 11, 1833. Perry County
952-474: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Austin_Township&oldid=896366031 " Categories : Place name disambiguation pages Township name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
986-405: Was $ 38,179. Males had a median income of $ 28,199 versus $ 20,134 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,056. About 12.20% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over. Prior to 2000, the county was reliably Democratic, voting solidly for the party in every presidential election except
1020-400: Was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.00% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 23.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males. The median income for
1054-417: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98. The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males. The median household income was $ 32,700 and the median family income was $ 48,116. Males had
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1088-399: Was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99. The age distribution was 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males. The median household income was $ 31,209 and the median family income
1122-533: Was Bill Clinton in 1996. 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
1156-669: Was created from Conway County on December 18, 1840. Faulkner County was created from parts of Conway and Pulaski counties on April 12, 1873. Conway County is within the Arkansas River Valley region, a fertile, low-lying valley along the Arkansas River between the Ozark Mountains to the north and the Ouachita Mountains to the south. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
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