Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
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Fairfield Bay is a city located in northern Arkansas, with portions in Van Buren County and Cleburne County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,460.
Geography
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Location of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
Fairfield Bay is located at 35°36'7" North, 92°15'51" West (35.602031, -92.264164)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.3 km² (15.2 mi²). 39.3 km² (15.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,460 people, 1,231 households, and 833 families residing in the city. The population density is 62.6/km² (162.1/mi²). There are 1,976 housing units at an average density of 50.3/km² (130.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.41% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,231 households out of which 8.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.91 and the average family size is 2.29.
In the city the population is spread out with 9.3% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 10.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 52.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 66 years. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,089, and the median income for a family is $42,419. Males have a median income of $30,337 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the city is $24,900. 7.1% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.