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Clark County

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Clark County, Arkansas
401 Clay St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (870) 246-4491
Fax: (870) 246-6505
www.clarkcountyarkansas.com

In west-central AR, south of Hot Springs; organized Dec 15, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Arkansas County. Name Origin: For William Clark (1770-1838), explorer, and co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Area (sq mi): 882.60 (land 865.43; water 17.17). Pop per sq mi: 26.50.
Pop 2005: 22,916. State rank: 34. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.70%; 1990-2000 9.80%. Pop 2000: 23,546 (White 73.50%; Black or African American 22.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.60%; Other 3.10%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 31.80.
Income 2000: per capita $14,533; median household $28,845; Pop below poverty level: 19.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,814-$21,387.
Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 19.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.00%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Arkadelphia County seat (10,665)

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    Clark County, Kansas
    913 Highland St
    Ashland, KS 67831
    Phone: (620) 635-2813
    Fax: (620) 635-2393

    On the central southern border of KS, south of Dodge City; first established Feb 16, 1867; abolished in 1883; recreated in 1885. Name Origin: For Capt. Charles F. Clarke (?-1862), Union officer in the Civil War. The e was dropped in naming the county.

    Area (sq mi): 977.20 (land 974.68; water 2.52). Pop per sq mi: 2.30.
    Pop 2005: 2,283. State rank: 99. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -1.20%. Pop 2000: 2,390 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 4.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 2.80%. Median age: 42.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,795; median household $33,857; Pop below poverty level: 12.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,470-$25,592.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.40%. Change from 2000: 1.70%. Median travel time to work: 14.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 22.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, South Dakota
    200 N Commercial St
    Clark, SD 57225
    Phone: (605) 532-5921
    Fax: (605) 532-5931

    In east-central SD, southeast of Aberdeen; created Jan 8, 1873 (prior to statehood) from Hanson County. Name Origin: For Newton Clark, pioneer schoolteacher and Dakota territorial legislator.

    Area (sq mi): 967.79 (land 957.92; water 9.87). Pop per sq mi: 4.00.
    Pop 2005: 3,799. State rank: 43. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.30%; 1990-2000 -5.90%. Pop 2000: 4,143 (White 98.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 41.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,597; median household $30,208; Pop below poverty level: 14.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,126-$27,009.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: -3.10%. Median travel time to work: 18.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, Idaho
    320 W Main St
    Dubois, ID 83423
    Phone: (208) 374-5402
    Fax: (208) 374-5609

    On lower northern border of ID, north of Idaho Falls; organized Feb 1, 1919 from Fremont County. Name Origin: For Sam K. Clark, an early settler on Medicine Lodge Creek, and first state senator from the county.

    Area (sq mi): 1765.21 (land 1764.63; water 0.58). Pop per sq mi: 0.50.
    Pop 2005: 943. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 -7.70%; 1990-2000 34.10%. Pop 2000: 1,022 (White 63.90%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 34.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 25.60%). Foreign born: 28.20%. Median age: 30.70.
    Income 2000: per capita $11,141; median household $31,576; Pop below poverty level: 19.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,254-$25,311.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.20%. Change from 2000: 2.80%. Median travel time to work: 20.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, Indiana
    501 E Court Ave Rm 137
    Jeffersonville, IN 47130
    Phone: (812) 285-6244
    Fax: (812) 285-6372
    www.co.clark.in.us

    On the southeast border of IN, north of Louisville, KY; organized Feb 3, 1801 (prior to statehood) from Knox County. Name Origin: For Gen. George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), officer in the Revolutionary War and frontiersman in the Northwest Territory.

    Area (sq mi): 376.20 (land 375.04; water 1.16). Pop per sq mi: 270.90.
    Pop 2005: 101,592. State rank: 17. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.30%; 1990-2000 9.90%. Pop 2000: 96,472 (White 89.30%; Black or African American 6.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.60%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 36.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,936; median household $40,111; Pop below poverty level: 8.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,353-$28,186.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 48.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Jeffersonville County seat (28,640)
  • Clarksville (21,136)

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    Clark County, Missouri
    111 E Court St
    Kahoka, MO 63445
    Phone: (660) 727-3283
    Fax: (660) 727-1051

    On the northeastern tip of MO; organized Dec 16, 1836 from Lewis County. Name Origin: For William Clark (1770-1838), explorer and co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06).

    Area (sq mi): 511.90 (land 507.31; water 4.59). Pop per sq mi: 14.40.
    Pop 2005: 7,323. State rank: 102. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.30%; 1990-2000 -1.70%. Pop 2000: 7,416 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 39.20.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,988; median household $29,457; Pop below poverty level: 14.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,326-$21,629.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. Change from 2000: -0.90%. Median travel time to work: 28.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 51.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, Nevada
    200 S 3rd St
    Las Vegas, NV 89155
    Phone: (702) 455-4277
    Fax: (702) 386-9104
    www.co.clark.nv.us

    In the southeastern corner of NV; organized Feb 5, 1908 from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For William Andrews Clark (1839-1925), U.S. senator from MT (1899-1900; 1901-07).

    Area (sq mi): 8090.66 (land 7910.34; water 180.32). Pop per sq mi: 216.20.
    Pop 2005: 1,710,551. State rank: 1. Pop change: 2000-20005 24.30%; 1990-2000 85.50%. Pop 2000: 1,375,765 (White 60.20%; Black or African American 9.10%; Hispanic or Latino 22.00%; Asian 5.30%; Other 14.10%). Foreign born: 18.00%. Median age: 34.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $21,785; median household $44,616; Pop below poverty level: 10.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,600-$30,961.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.40%. Change from 2000: -1.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 1.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Las Vegas County seat (534,847)
  • Henderson (224,829)
  • North Las Vegas (158,748)
  • Boulder City (15,246)
  • Mesquite (12,631)

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    Clark County, Illinois
    501 Archer Ave County Courthouse
    Marshall, IL 62441
    Phone: (217) 826-8311
    Fax: (217) 826-1931
    www.clarkcountyil.org

    On the east-central border of IL south of Danville; organized Mar 22, 1819 from Crawford County. Name Origin: For Gen. George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), officer in the Revolutionary War and frontiersman in the Northwest Territory.

    Area (sq mi): 504.88 (land 501.50; water 3.38). Pop per sq mi: 33.90.
    Pop 2005: 16,976. State rank: 66. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 6.80%. Pop 2000: 17,008 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.30%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.20.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,655; median household $35,967; Pop below poverty level: 9.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,936-$23,276.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.60%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, Wisconsin
    517 Court St
    Neillsville, WI 54456
    Phone: (715) 743-5148
    Fax: (715) 743-5154
    www.co.clark.wi.us

    In west-central WI; organized 1853 from Marathon County. Name Origin: For Gen. George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), officer in the Revolutionary War and frontiersman in the Northwest Territory.

    Area (sq mi): 1219.08 (land 1215.64; water 3.44). Pop per sq mi: 28.00.
    Pop 2005: 34,098. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 6.00%. Pop 2000: 33,557 (White 97.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 35.90.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,100; median household $34,577; Pop below poverty level: 12.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,468-$22,227.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: -2.00%. Median travel time to work: 20.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Clark County, Ohio
    101 N Limestone St
    Springfield, OH 45502
    Phone: (937) 328-2458
    Fax: (937) 328-2436
    www.co.clark.oh.us

    In west-central OH, west of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1817 from Champaign, Madison and Greene counties. Name Origin: For Gen. George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), officer in the Revolutionary War and frontiersman in the Northwest Territory.

    Area (sq mi): 403.56 (land 399.86; water 3.70). Pop per sq mi: 356.10.
    Pop 2005: 142,376. State rank: 20. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.60%; 1990-2000 -1.90%. Pop 2000: 144,742 (White 87.60%; Black or African American 8.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 37.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,501; median household $40,340; Pop below poverty level: 10.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,821-$27,246.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.80%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Springfield County seat (63,609)

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    Clark County, Washington
    1200 Franklin St
    Vancouver, WA 98660
    Phone: (360) 397-2000
    Fax: (360) 397-6099
    www.co.clark.wa.us

    On the southwestern border of WA, north of Portland, OR; original county. Organized as Vancouver County Dec 21, 1845 (prior to statehood); name changed Sep 3, 1849. Name Origin: For William Clark (1770-1838), explorer and co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-06).

    Area (sq mi): 656.22 (land 628.22; water 27.99). Pop per sq mi: 642.70.
    Pop 2005: 403,766. State rank: 5. Pop change: 2000-20005 17.00%; 1990-2000 45.00%. Pop 2000: 345,238 (White 86.60%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 4.70%; Asian 3.20%; Other 6.30%). Foreign born: 8.50%. Median age: 34.20.
    Income 2000: per capita $21,448; median household $48,376; Pop below poverty level: 9.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,890-$29,357.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Vancouver County seat (155,053)
  • Camas (16,089)
  • Battle Ground (13,001)
  • Washougal (10,134)

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    Clark County, Kentucky
    34 S Main St Rm 103
    Winchester, KY 40391
    Phone: (859) 745-0200
    Fax: (859) 737-5678

    In central KY, east of Lexington; established Dec 6, 1792 from Bourbon and Fayette counties. Name Origin: For George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), general in the American Revolution and frontiersman in the Northwest Territory.

    Area (sq mi): 255.16 (land 254.31; water 0.85). Pop per sq mi: 137.20.
    Pop 2005: 34,887. State rank: 31. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.30%; 1990-2000 12.40%. Pop 2000: 33,144 (White 93.00%; Black or African American 4.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,170; median household $39,946; Pop below poverty level: 10.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,917-$27,682.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 25.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Winchester County seat (16,412)

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