Gum Springs, Arkansas
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Gum Springs is a town located in Clark County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 194.
Geography
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Location of Gum Springs, Arkansas
Gum Springs is located at 34°3'45" North, 93°5'58" West (34.062631, -93.099495)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 194 people, 87 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density is 187.3/km² (483.8/mi²). There are 100 housing units at an average density of 96.5/km² (249.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 44.85% White, 55.15% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 4.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 87 households out of which 21.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% are married couples living together, 16.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.69.
In the town the population is spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,000, and the median income for a family is $34,167. Males have a median income of $19,375 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,404. 17.3% of the population and 14.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.3% of those under the age of 18 and 29.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.