24-595: Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County , Arkansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the city's population was 19,251. The city is located northwest of Little Rock , bordering the opposite shore of the Arkansas River and is part of the Little Rock metropolitan area . Maumelle was the location of the second oldest Target Corporation distribution center; the center closed in 2009. According to
48-626: A Polish -born Continental Army officer who was killed in action at the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War . The county was the site of the Battle of Bayou Fourche on September 10, 1863. The Union army took control the same day and occupied Pulaski County until the end of the Civil War . The county was home to Willow Springs Water Park , one of the oldest water parks in
72-423: A household in the county was $ 38,120, and the median income for a family was $ 46,523. Males had a median income of $ 33,131 versus $ 25,943 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,466. About 10.40% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over. The Arkansas Department of Correction Wrightsville Unit
96-819: Is in Wrightsville . Pulaski County is one of the most Democratic counties in Arkansas and the Southern United States. The city of North Little Rock was ranked the most liberal community in the state. In the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, Republicans carried the county in every presidential election from 1868 to 1888. Since then, Republicans have only won the county four times: 1956, 1972, 1984, and 1988, all national Republican landslides. Pulaski County has followed in
120-529: Is open only to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. At 4,226 feet (1288 m) in length it is the longest pedestrian/bicycle bridge in North America that has never been used by trains or motor vehicles. It rises to 90 feet (27 m) over the Arkansas River and 30 feet (9.1 m) over the dam. The span over the river is 3,463 feet (1055 m), with the ramps on either side of the river accounting for
144-656: Is the highest for a Democrat in the county since 1976, besting even Arkansas native Bill Clinton in both 1992 and 1996. School districts include: Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas and some may have incorporated towns or cities within part of their space. Townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the US Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (often referred to as "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city
168-402: Is the most populous county in Arkansas. The county is included in the Little Rock – North Little Rock – Conway metropolitan area. Its county seat is Little Rock, which is also Arkansas's capital and largest city. Pulaski County is Arkansas's fifth county, formed on December 15, 1818, alongside Clark and Hempstead Counties. Pulaski County is named for Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski ,
192-534: Is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps. Pulaski County only has two townships, as of 2010. They are listed below. 34°44′32″N 92°17′09″W / 34.74222°N 92.28583°W / 34.74222; -92.28583 Big Dam Bridge Originally intended to be called Murray Bridge , the Big Dam Bridge in Arkansas spans the Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam between Little Rock and North Little Rock and
216-507: The 2000 United States Census , there were 361,474 people, 147,942 households, and 95,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 469 inhabitants per square mile (181/km ). There were 161,135 housing units at an average density of 209 per square mile (81/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 63.96% White , 31.87% Black or African American , 0.39% Native American , 1.25% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.09% from other races , and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.44% of
240-426: The Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam. It is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America originally designed and built for that purpose. Pulaski County Judge "Buddy" Villines formally opened the bridge to the public on September 30, 2006. Pulaski County, Arkansas Pulaski County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas . With a population of 399,125 as of the 2020 United States Census , it
264-508: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.05 square miles (31.2 km), of which 8.8 square miles (23 km) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km) (5.07%) is water. Maumelle belongs to the Little Rock – North Little Rock – Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2020 United States census , there were 19,251 people, 7,383 households, and 5,184 families residing in
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#1732771781293288-606: The city are zoned to Crystal Hill Elementary. Maumelle is also served by Maumelle Charter School (K-12) inside the city limits. Central Arkansas Christian Schools , a private middle school and high school, is located two miles east of the city limits. The Maumelle Public Library, located at 10 Lakepoint Drive, is part of the Central Arkansas Library System . Water in Maumelle is provided by Central Arkansas Water since March 1, 2016 when it acquired
312-477: The city. As of the census of 2010, there were 17,163 people, 6,531 households, and 3,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 463.2/km (1,199.3/mi). There were 4,294 housing units at an average density of 188.4/km (487.8/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White , 12.1% Black or African American , 0.40% Native American , 2.3% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.77% of
336-448: The footsteps of most urban counties across the country, especially in the era of Barack Obama 's presidency and post-presidency that has seen urban areas turn bluer and rural areas, such as most of Arkansas, to become even redder and more conservative. Donald Trump , the two-time winner of the state with over 60% of the vote, only garnered about 38% in this county, among his worst performances in this state. Joe Biden 's 59.9% share in 2020
360-592: The former utility. All other utilities in the county use surface water from two reservoirs tapped by Central Arkansas Water. The 4,226-foot-long (1,288 m) Big Dam Bridge , the second-longest pedestrian bridge in the United States, is located three miles east of Maumelle along Highway 100 (Maumelle Boulevard). The 14-foot-wide (4.3 m) bridge was designed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and rises 65 feet (20 m) above
384-590: The median income for a family was $ 82,122. Males had a median income of $ 50,220 versus $ 35,461 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 37,453. 5.3% of the population and 1.3% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 15.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Maumelle has two recreational lakes, Lake Willastein and Lake Valencia, both surrounded by parkland, bicycle trails, and wooden bridges. Picnicking and fishing are available at both lakes. The Maumelle Veterans Memorial
408-403: The nation, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2013. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 808 square miles (2,090 km ), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km ) is land and 48 square miles (120 km ) (5.9%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 399,125 people, 158,000 households, and 93,080 families residing in the county. As of
432-443: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 147,942 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.90% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
456-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,531 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
480-473: The rest of the length. The southern end of the bridge is near Little Rock's Murray Park, while the northern end is at Cook's Landing Park in North Little Rock. The nickname was given by Pulaski County Judge F.G. “Buddy” Villines, who was concerned about the financing needed and was quoted to say, "We're going to build that dam bridge." (He insisted he was referring to its location on a dam, and
504-401: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. The median income for
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#1732771781293528-415: Was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.94. The population consisted of 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 71,826, and
552-601: Was formally dedicated on April 8, 2006, and is located on the shores of Lake Willastein. The city has one of the most extensive municipal bicycle trail systems in Arkansas (13 miles) that offers access to wooded greenbelts. Public education is provided by the Pulaski County Special School District and the city is home to Pine Forest Elementary School (prekindergarten through grade 5), Maumelle Middle School (grades 6 through 8), and Maumelle High School (grades 9 through 12). Other parts of
576-708: Was not using the mild expletive .) The construction cost was $ 12.8 million. The opening ceremony was held on Saturday, September 30, 2006. Local politicians boasted that the bridge will boost the local economy and contribute to the health of the population. The bridge and adjacent parks are used for several races including the Big Dam Bridge 100 cycling tour, the BDB Twilight 5k race, and the BDB Duathlon. The Federal Highway Administration gave one of its first Exemplary Human Environment Initiative awards to
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