De Queen, Arkansas
De Queen (/diː kwiːn/ DEE-kween) is a city and the county seat of Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 6,629 at the 2010 census. The placename is the anglicization of the family name of the Dutch merchant and railway financier, Jan de Goeijen (1861–1944).[3][4] De Goeijen was reportedly rather unhappy with the deformation of his name.[5]
De Queen, Arkansas | |
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City | |
.jpg.webp) De Queen City Hall | |
 Location of De Queen in Sevier County, Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 34°2′24″N 94°20′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sevier |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.96 km2) |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,105 |
| • Density | 1,007.43/sq mi (388.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 71832 |
| Area code | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-18490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404202[2] |
| Website | cityofdequeen |
Geography
De Queen is located at 34°2′24″N 94°20′31″W (34.039994, −94.341964).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.6 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (1.23%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,200 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,018 | 68.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,517 | 24.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,938 | 16.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,055 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,015 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,859 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,863 | 35.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,594 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,633 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,765 | 24.4% | |
| 2010 | 6,629 | 15.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,105 | −7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2014 Estimate[8] | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,720 | 28.17% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 279 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 80 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.62% |
| Pacific Islander | 239 | 3.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 208 | 3.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,541 | 58.0% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,105 people, 1,865 households, and 1,380 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,629 people in De Queen. The median age was 29. The ethnic and racial composition of the population was 36.7% non-Hispanic white, 5.6% non-Hispanic black, 2.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 35.1% reporting some other race and 4.2% reporting two or more races. 53.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10]
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,765 people, 1,913 households, and 1,377 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,024.7 inhabitants per square mile (395.6/km2). There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile (144.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 66.40% White, 6.07% Black or African American, 2.38% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 23.07% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. 38.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,913 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.44.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,707, and the median income for a family was $31,582. Males had a median income of $21,542 versus $17,367 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,968. About 21.3% of families and 26.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, De Queen has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
| Climate data for De Queen, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
88 (31) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
96 (36) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
114 (46) |
108 (42) |
104 (40) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
114 (46) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 53.5 (11.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
65.8 (18.8) |
73.6 (23.1) |
80.5 (26.9) |
87.9 (31.1) |
91.9 (33.3) |
92.8 (33.8) |
86.5 (30.3) |
75.8 (24.3) |
64.1 (17.8) |
55.4 (13.0) |
73.8 (23.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.8 (5.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
60.9 (16.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
77.4 (25.2) |
81.2 (27.3) |
81.2 (27.3) |
74.6 (23.7) |
63.1 (17.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
44.1 (6.7) |
62.1 (16.7) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 30.1 (−1.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
40.7 (4.8) |
48.2 (9.0) |
58.4 (14.7) |
66.9 (19.4) |
70.5 (21.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
62.6 (17.0) |
50.4 (10.2) |
39.7 (4.3) |
32.9 (0.5) |
50.3 (10.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −5 (−21) |
−14 (−26) |
8 (−13) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
46 (8) |
52 (11) |
50 (10) |
34 (1) |
20 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−5 (−21) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.12 (105) |
4.15 (105) |
5.03 (128) |
5.85 (149) |
6.25 (159) |
4.37 (111) |
3.44 (87) |
3.34 (85) |
4.05 (103) |
4.66 (118) |
4.44 (113) |
5.25 (133) |
54.95 (1,396) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.1 (2.8) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.5 (6.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 91.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Source: NOAA[12][13] | |||||||||||||
Transportation
De Queen is served by US Route 70, US Route 71, and Arkansas State Highway 41.[14]
Intercity bus service is available from Jefferson Lines.[15]
De Queen has freight rail service through the De Queen and Eastern Railroad.[16]
The J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (FAA ID: KDEQ), three miles west of town, has a 5001’ x 75’ paved runway.[17]
Education
De Queen hosts a campus of the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The college also provides non-credit coursework in adult education: GED classes, ESL training, test preparation, and computer literacy.
The DeQueen School District operates area public schools.
Historic places
De Queen has multiple locations on the National Register, including:
Notable people
- J. Oscar Humphrey, Arkansas State Auditor from 1929 to 1935 and 1937 to 1956
- Collin Raye, country music singer.
- Wes Watkins, Oklahoma politician lived for a time in De Queen as a child.
- Otis Wingo, member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th congressional district, practiced law in De Queen before his congressional career.
See also
Other US places related to De Goeijen ("De Queen"):
- Zwolle, Louisiana (named after his hometown)
- Amsterdam, Missouri (named after his firm's location)
- Vandervoort, Arkansas (mother)
- Mena, Arkansas (wife)
- DeRidder, Louisiana (sister-in-law)
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: De Queen, Arkansas
- Yellowed Pages. Southeast Texas Genealogical & Historical Society. 1991. p. 8.
Jan de Goeijen (1861-1944), a friend and benefactor of Arthur Stilwell, who chose to call him DeQueen because the Dutch spelling was "too difficult."
- "De Queen Post Office". Arkansas Post Office Murals. De Queen Post Office.
Jan de Goeijen, a Dutch coffee merchant whose generous donations assisted in the completion of the Kansas City Southern Railroad that passed through DeQueen. De Goeijen's name (/də ˈhɔɪ.ən/ də-HOY-ən) was difficult for locals to articulate so they eventually simplified it to DeQueen.
- van der Sijs, Nicoline (2009). The Influence of Dutch on the North American Languages. Amsterdam University Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-90-8964-124-3.
De Goeijen was not pleased: "How would you like it when I told you that I named my son after you [Arthur Stilwell], and you found out that he was called William?"
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- 2010 general profile of population and housing characteristics of De Queen from the US census
- Climate Summary for De Queen, Arkansas
- "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Station: Dequeen, AR". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "De Queen, Arkansas". Google Maps. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- "Arkansas Bus Stops". Jefferson Lines. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- "DeQueen & Eastern, Texas, Oklahoma & Eastern Railroads" (PDF). Patriot Rail. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- "J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport". AirNav.com. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
External links
Media related to De Queen, Arkansas at Wikimedia Commons
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| Cities |  Map of Arkansas highlighting Sevier County | |
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