Saline County
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Saline County Courthouse in Benton
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
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Arkansas's location within the U.S.
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| Coordinates: 34°39′04″N 92°40′54″W / 34.651111111111°N 92.681666666667°W / 34.651111111111; -92.681666666667 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 2, 1835 |
| Seat | Benton |
| Largest city | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 730 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Land | 724 sq mi (1,880 km2) |
| • Water | 6.9 sq mi (18 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 123,416 |
| • Density | 170/sq mi (65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Saline County (/sə.ˈliːn/ suh-LEAN) is a county located in the U.S. stateofArkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 123,416.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Benton.[2] Saline County was formed on November 2, 1835, and named for the salt water (brine) springs in the area, despite a differing pronunciation from saline. Until November 2014, it was an alcohol prohibition or dry county.
Saline County is included in the Central Arkansas region.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 730 square miles (1,900 km2), of which 724 square miles (1,880 km2) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km2) (0.9%) is water.[3]
Interstate 30
Interstate 30 Business Loop
Interstate 530
U.S. Highway 65
U.S. Highway 67
U.S. Highway 70
U.S. Highway 167
Highway 5
Highway 9
Highway 35| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1840 | 2,061 | — | |
| 1850 | 3,903 | 89.4% | |
| 1860 | 6,640 | 70.1% | |
| 1870 | 3,911 | −41.1% | |
| 1880 | 8,953 | 128.9% | |
| 1890 | 11,311 | 26.3% | |
| 1900 | 13,122 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 16,657 | 26.9% | |
| 1920 | 16,781 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 15,660 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 19,163 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 23,816 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 28,956 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 36,107 | 24.7% | |
| 1980 | 53,161 | 47.2% | |
| 1990 | 64,183 | 20.7% | |
| 2000 | 83,529 | 30.1% | |
| 2010 | 107,118 | 28.2% | |
| 2020 | 123,416 | 15.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 129,574 | [4] | 5.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7] 1990–2000[8] 2010[9] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 96,745 | 78.39% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 10,351 | 8.39% |
| Native American | 522 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 1,453 | 1.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 5,768 | 4.67% |
| HispanicorLatino | 8,507 | 6.89% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 123,416 people, 45,455 households, and 31,395 families residing in the county.
As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 83,529 people, 31,778 households, and 24,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 inhabitants per square mile (45/km2). There were 33,825 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.27% White, 2.20% BlackorAfrican American, 0.49% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population were HispanicorLatino of any race.
There were 31,778 households, out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.80% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.90% were non-families. 19.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,569, and the median income for a family was $48,717. Males had a median income of $32,052 versus $23,294 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,214. About 5.00% of families and 7.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
The area is served online and in print by The Saline Courier.[13]
Over the past few election cycles Saline County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of the 2020 election) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 39,556 | 69.45% | 16,060 | 28.20% | 1,343 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 35,863 | 68.83% | 13,256 | 25.44% | 2,981 | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 32,963 | 70.04% | 12,869 | 27.34% | 1,230 | 2.61% |
| 2008 | 30,981 | 69.38% | 12,695 | 28.43% | 977 | 2.19% |
| 2004 | 24,864 | 63.15% | 14,153 | 35.94% | 359 | 0.91% |
| 2000 | 18,617 | 57.48% | 12,700 | 39.21% | 1,074 | 3.32% |
| 1996 | 11,695 | 40.77% | 14,027 | 48.90% | 2,963 | 10.33% |
| 1992 | 10,105 | 39.38% | 12,671 | 49.38% | 2,885 | 11.24% |
| 1988 | 12,353 | 58.89% | 8,436 | 40.22% | 188 | 0.90% |
| 1984 | 11,709 | 60.68% | 6,977 | 36.16% | 611 | 3.17% |
| 1980 | 8,330 | 42.60% | 10,368 | 53.02% | 857 | 4.38% |
| 1976 | 4,123 | 25.55% | 12,008 | 74.41% | 7 | 0.04% |
| 1972 | 7,972 | 63.64% | 4,503 | 35.95% | 52 | 0.42% |
| 1968 | 2,614 | 23.15% | 3,111 | 27.55% | 5,569 | 49.31% |
| 1964 | 3,628 | 38.96% | 5,605 | 60.18% | 80 | 0.86% |
| 1960 | 2,195 | 32.32% | 3,898 | 57.40% | 698 | 10.28% |
| 1956 | 2,603 | 40.81% | 3,705 | 58.09% | 70 | 1.10% |
| 1952 | 1,766 | 30.12% | 4,045 | 68.99% | 52 | 0.89% |
| 1948 | 390 | 13.60% | 2,070 | 72.18% | 408 | 14.23% |
| 1944 | 643 | 19.99% | 2,556 | 79.45% | 18 | 0.56% |
| 1940 | 274 | 12.17% | 1,963 | 87.21% | 14 | 0.62% |
| 1936 | 359 | 18.86% | 1,520 | 79.87% | 24 | 1.26% |
| 1932 | 107 | 5.03% | 1,990 | 93.47% | 32 | 1.50% |
| 1928 | 520 | 29.12% | 1,261 | 70.60% | 5 | 0.28% |
| 1924 | 144 | 13.65% | 770 | 72.99% | 141 | 13.36% |
| 1920 | 403 | 24.13% | 1,206 | 72.22% | 61 | 3.65% |
| 1916 | 231 | 12.85% | 1,567 | 87.15% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1912 | 164 | 13.86% | 814 | 68.81% | 205 | 17.33% |
| 1908 | 369 | 27.48% | 899 | 66.94% | 75 | 5.58% |
| 1904 | 391 | 38.04% | 588 | 57.20% | 49 | 4.77% |
| 1900 | 342 | 29.01% | 811 | 68.79% | 26 | 2.21% |
| 1896 | 268 | 15.89% | 1,417 | 84.00% | 2 | 0.12% |
| 1892 | 326 | 20.84% | 1,161 | 74.23% | 77 | 4.92% |
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 is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Saline County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [16][17]
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