South Harrison Township is one of twenty current townships in Boone County, Arkansas, USA.[1] As of the 2010 census, its total population was 7,590.
South Harrison Township | |
|---|---|
  South Harrison Township Location in Arkansas | |
| Coordinates: 36°11′25.71″N 93°8′4.34″W / 36.1904750°N 93.1345389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.175 sq mi (70.38 km2) |
| • Land | 27.101 sq mi (70.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.074 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,590 |
| • Density | 280.06/sq mi (108.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code | 72601 (Harrison) |
| Area code | 870 |
Although the township includes a significant portion of the city of Harrison, it also encompasses rural areas. Prior to 1950, this township, along with North Harrison Township, were part of a single Harrison Township. Boundary lines may have been different between the former single Harrison Township and the two modern day townships.
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, South Harrison Township covers an area of 27.175 square miles (70.38 km2); 27.101 square miles (70.19 km2) of land and 0.074 square miles (0.19 km2) of water.
Cities, towns, and villages edit
- Harrison (part)
Population history edit
The population history includes the population of that portion of the city of Harrison which is included within the boundaries of this township.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,958 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,486 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,161 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,174 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,320 | 22.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,087 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,590 | 7.1% |
References edit
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
- ^ "South Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved June 2, 2012.