Population: 2,978,204
Racial Characteristics:
Elderly (Over 64): 16.0% (U.S 14.5%)
Education:
Poverty Rate: 18.9%
Racial Characteristics:
- Caucasian: 79.5%
- African American: 15.7%
- Latino: 7.2%
- Two Races: 2.0%
- Asian: 1.6%
Elderly (Over 64): 16.0% (U.S 14.5%)
Education:
- High School Graduate or higher: 84.8%
- Bachelor's Degree or higher: 21.1%
Poverty Rate: 18.9%
Arkansas culture
Arkansas is part of the southern Bible Belt with 78% of the population being Protestant. Through-out history, Arkansas has played a pivotal role in some of the United States' most historic moments. It has many national parks, some of which are old Civil War posts. It was the forefront of the Civil Rights movement when 9 African American students were allowed to attend an all white school.
Art and handiwork are popular within Arkansas. Woodwork and quilting are among these activities and some of the end products are shown in art exhibits across the state. Arkansas is home to the Crystal Bridges art museum that not only showcases handiwork and popular American art, but it also showcases a unique and modern architecture style. Arkansans also love bluegrass music. There are many places where bluegrass groups perform and people in Arkansas love to take any opportunity they can get to listen to it.
As you can imagine, Arkansas values the outdoors and most residents participate in many of the outdoor sports that the state has to offer. Hunting season is one of the biggest and most exciting seasons for Arkansans. Fishing and hiking are also important and popular among people. Other outdoor recreation includes biking, boating, kayaking, and water skiing.
Arkansans love fried food. They literally fry everything. Name a food and they probably fry it in Arkansas! Among all the fried dishes though, is their favorite, fried catfish.
Art and handiwork are popular within Arkansas. Woodwork and quilting are among these activities and some of the end products are shown in art exhibits across the state. Arkansas is home to the Crystal Bridges art museum that not only showcases handiwork and popular American art, but it also showcases a unique and modern architecture style. Arkansans also love bluegrass music. There are many places where bluegrass groups perform and people in Arkansas love to take any opportunity they can get to listen to it.
As you can imagine, Arkansas values the outdoors and most residents participate in many of the outdoor sports that the state has to offer. Hunting season is one of the biggest and most exciting seasons for Arkansans. Fishing and hiking are also important and popular among people. Other outdoor recreation includes biking, boating, kayaking, and water skiing.
Arkansans love fried food. They literally fry everything. Name a food and they probably fry it in Arkansas! Among all the fried dishes though, is their favorite, fried catfish.
"Arkansas is a curious and interesting community."