Rison, Arkansas
Rison: City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States
About
Rison is a city located in the county of Cleveland in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,344. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,213 inhabitants.
The city was created 15 years ago in 2008.
Quick Facts about Rison
| Population : | 1,213 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Cleveland County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Capital city : | Rison is capital of Cleveland County |
| Establishment : | June 06, 2008 (15 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:30:43 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71665 |
| Population growth : | -10.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rison is located at 33°57'30"N 92°11'25"W (33.9584300, -92.1901500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rison decreased by 10.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,344 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,342 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,330 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,314 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,292 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,273 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,265 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,247 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,219 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,212 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,213 | 0.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,956 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,692 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,550 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,689 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 489 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,142 |
Rison zip code is 71665.
County name: Cleveland, County
fips: 05025
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,142 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,057 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $630 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,217 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 571 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,628 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 13,374 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,550 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,684 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,225 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 71 |
| 2019 total employment : | 608 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 17,106 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -6.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 364 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 156 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 341 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 14.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 597.78 |
People born in Rison (4)
People born in Rison, including television executive Ed Wilson, Businessman, philanthropist Robert H. Dedman, Sr., football safety Tyrell Johnson, .
List
- William Miller (former running back in the Canadian Football League (1957-2019)) he was born in 03/01/1957
Schools in Rison
College & universities near Rison, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107123 | Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing | Pine Bluff (AR) | 71603 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rison, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| LRK | Little Rock Union Station | 1400 West Markham Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Cleveland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland | 404 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Friendship | 191 | Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rison distances to largest Arkansas cities
