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Arkansas

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| Nickname(s) |
| The Natural State |
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| Highest Point | 2753 ft |
| Mean Elevation | 650 ft |
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| Population |
| Population 2005 - est | 2,779,154 |
| Population 2004 - est | 2,752,629 |
| Rank based on 2004 Population | 32 |
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| People |
| Median age | 37 |
| % of population who are veterans | 12.8 |
| % of households that are married couple families | 51.1 |
| Males per 100 females | 94.8 |
| % of households with 1 or more persons under 18 | 34.1 |
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| Income and Jobs |
| Median household income | $35,058 |
| Minutes spent commuting to work | 21 |
| % of commuters who drive alone to work | 81.7 |
| % of workers who traveled to work by public trans. | 0.3 |
| % of work population in the service industry | 16 |
| % of work population in manufacturing | 16 |
| % of work population in professional occupations | 17.4 |
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| Housing |
| % of owner-occupied housing | 67.8 |
| % of housing units statewide built since 2000 | 8.7 |
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| Record Temperatures |
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Date |
Town |
| Highest |
120° |
49° |
Aug 10, 1936 |
Ozark |
| Lowest |
-29° |
-34° |
Feb 13, 1905 |
Pond |
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