McAlmont, Arkansas
CDP
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°47′43″N 92°11′43″W / 34.79528°N 92.19528°W / 34.79528; -92.19528
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPulaski
Area
[1]
 • Total1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
 • Land1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,447
 • Density920.48/sq mi (355.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72117
Area code501
FIPS code05-42350
GNIS feature ID0058137

McAlmont, also referred to as "Mac Side", is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,873 at the 2010 census.[2] The community adjoins eastern North Little Rock, and is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

McAlmont is located at 34°47′43″N 92°11′43″W / 34.79528°N 92.19528°W / 34.79528; -92.19528 (34.795323, -92.195160).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20001,922—
20101,873−2.5%
20201,447−22.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

McAlmont racial composition[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 223 15.41%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,121 77.47%
Native American 6 0.41%
Asian 5 0.35%
Pacific Islander 2 0.12%
Other/Mixed 37 2.56%
Hispanic or Latino 53 3.66%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,447 people, 700 households, and 410 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,922 people, 684 households, and 487 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,126.7 inhabitants per square mile (435.0/km2). There were 776 housing units at an average density of 454.9 per square mile (175.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 25.08% White, 70.50% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 1.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 684 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 24.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,762, and the median income for a family was $27,174. Males had a median income of $30,855 versus $16,549 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,737. About 23.3% of families and 28.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.5% of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Front entrance to Harris Elementary School in McAlmont

Public education in much of the CDP is provided by the Pulaski County Special School District,[7] which operates Harris Elementary School in McAlmont,[8] All of the Pulaski County SSD part of McAlmont is zoned to Harris Elementary. Much of McAlmont is zoned to Sylvan Hills Middle School and Sylvan Hills High School. Some is zoned to Mills Middle School and Wilbur D. Mills High School.[9]

Prior to 1971, students attended Harris High School, which closed as part of the county's desegregation activities. Harris became an elementary school after 1971.[8]

Some portions of the CDP are served by the North Little Rock School District,[7] which operates North Little Rock High School.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. 1 2 "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Pulaski County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 27, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Home. Harris Elementary School. Retrieved on May 27, 2018. "4424 Highway 161 North N Little Rock, AR 72117" and "A school with a rich history, Harris Elementary can best be described as a welcoming and caring neighborhood school located in the heart of McAlmont. [...]" The "808 E. Dixon Road Little Rock, AR 72206" reflects district offices and not the school itself.
  9. ↑ "School Zone Map". Pulaski County Special School District. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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