Bethel Heights, Arkansas
Bethel Heights, Arkansas | ||
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FIPS code 05-05740 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0076320[2] | |
Website | web |
Bethel Heights was a city in
History
Present-day Benton County was hunted by the Osage prior to, and after, the Louisiana Purchase. Following the Treaty of Fort Clark and establishment of Lovely County, white settlement in the area began. Settlers around Bethel Heights started claiming land in 1856.
As the communities of Lowell and Springdale expanded toward the Bethel area, residents incorporated as a town in 1967 to prevent annexation.[7]
Geography
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Bethel Heights was located in southern Benton County at 36°13′22″N 94°7′40″W / 36.22278°N 94.12778°W (36.222843, -94.127671).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.69%, is water.[5]
Region
The
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1970 | 284 | — | |
1980 | 296 | 4.2% | |
1990 | 281 | −5.1% | |
2000 | 714 | 154.1% | |
2010 | 2,372 | 232.2% | |
2020 | 3,015 | 27.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2014 Estimate[11] |
As of 2010 Bethel Heights had a population of 2,372. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 49.7% non-Hispanic white, 1.9% black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 8.3% Pacific Islander, 21.6% from some other race, 2.2% from two or more races, and 34.7% Hispanic or Latino.[12]
As of the
There were 251 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.10.
The city's population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $51,172. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $26,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,001. About 1.9% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The majority of the former city of Bethel Heights is zoned for Springdale Public Schools while small sections are zoned to Rogers Public Schools.[14]
The Bethel Heights area (the former municipality) in 2022, was zoned to the following: Bayyari, Hunt, and Monitor elementary schools take certain portions. Hellstern, Sonora, and Helen Tyson middle schools take certain portions. Central, Lakeside, and Southwest junior high schools take certain portions. Springdale High School and Har-Ber High School take certain portions of Bethel Heights.[15]
Bethel Heights, in 2006, was divided between Bayyari, Hunt, and Lee elementary schools.[16] It was also divided between Hellstern, J.O. Kelly, and Helen Tyson middle schools,[17] and between Central, Southwest, and George junior high schools.[18] Most of Bethel Heights was zoned to Springdale High, but with portions west of U.S. Route 71 zoned to Har-Ber.[19]
Early residents established Benton County School District #66, and a small school known as Bethel or New Kirk, around Bethel Heights in the late 19th century.[20] This school remained independent until consolidation with Springdale Public Schools in 1948.[7] In 2018, Springdale Public Schools became the largest school district in the state with over 23,000 students.[21] Bethel Heights students were zoned for graduation from Springdale High School.
Government and politics
Mayor–city council
Bethel Heights operated within the
In the early 2000s, Bethel Heights became a second-class city, requiring the establishment of wards. Two council members were elected to two-year terms from each of the city's three wards to establish an annual budget and consider ordinances. Council meetings were held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 530 Sunrise Drive. On August 21, 2020, Bethel Heights was annexed by Springdale.
Infrastructure
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Utilities
The City provided wastewater service via a
Potable water service was provided by Springdale Water Utilities. Following the sewer system violations, a moratorium on new water system connections was established in June 2019.[25]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethel Heights, Arkansas
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Sosa, Ninette (August 12, 2020). "A CLOSER LOOK: what happens to ZIP code 72764, Bethel Heights?". KFTA, Nexstar Media Group Inc. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bethel Heights city, Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ "Springdale, Bethel Heights city officials working well together". August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Teske, Steven (August 5, 2020). "Bethel Heights (Benton County)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Little Rock, Arkansas: Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Northwest Arkansas leads growth in state, 14th fastest-growing metro area nationwide – Talk Business & Politics". Talk Business & Politics. March 22, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ^ 2010 general profile of population and housing characteristics of Bethel Heights from the US census
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "School Information Locator Springdale Public Schools". VMax Compass. Retrieved September 18, 2022. - Linked from here
- ^ "Elementary School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ "Middle School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ "Junior High School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ "High School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- OCLC 1967335.
- ^ "Springdale Named Largest School District In Arkansas". KFSM. September 3, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- ^ Town Council of Bethel Heights, Arkansas (September 30, 1968). "Ordinance No. 1" (PDF). Town of Bethel Heights, Arkansas. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Molatore, Tyler (March 2, 2016). "Sewer & Collection Systems: Saving Bethel Heights". Water & Wastes Digest. Scranton Gillette Communication. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Joenks, Laurinda (June 23, 2019). "Records show state allowed years of violations in Bethel Heights". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. WEHCO Media. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Joenks, Laurinda (June 5, 2019). "New water service denied to Bethel Heights at state's request". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. WEHCO Media. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Electric Utility Service Territories (polygon) (Map) (Update ed.). Arkansas GIS Office. October 16, 2014 [June 5, 2009]. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
External links
- City of Bethel Heights official website (archived)
- "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Bethel Heights city, AR" (PDF).
- 1990 maps: Benton County pages 29 and 30
- "Zoning Map 2008-2009" (PDF). Bethel Heights. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 27, 2016.