Siloam Springs is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 13,990.[1] It is part of the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Siloam Springs is home to John Brown University, a non-denominational liberal arts college.
Geography
Siloam Springs is located at 36°11′0″N 94°32′22″W / 36.183333°N 94.53944°W / 36.183333; -94.53944 (36.183359, -94.539315)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27.4 km²), all of it land.
The area is located in the region of the country where the southern plains meet the Ozark Mountains. The city sits on top of a plateau. Numerous dogwood trees grow across the landscape. Culturally the area is a made up of southern and midwestern cultures. Osage Indians were the first inhabitants of the area. Siloam Springs' first settlers were of German and Scots-Irish origin. Simon Sager is considered the initial founder of the first settlement known as Hico. A small creek, named after the founder, Sager Creek, flows through the downtown area. Siloam Springs is made up of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. The latter is in the territory of the Cherokee Nation in Northeastern Oklahoma.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 10,843 people, 3,894 households, and 2,647 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,027.2/sq mi (396.4/km²). There were 4,223 housing units at an average density of 400.1/sq mi (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.22% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 4.29% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 5.67% from other races, and 3.42% from two or more races. 14.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,894 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,513, and the median income for a family was $41,153. Males had a median income of $27,339 versus $21,451 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,047. About 9.5% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
Siloam Springs is the birthplace and former residence of award winning contemporary Cherokee Basketry Artist, Mike Dart.
Government
Siloam Springs has a City Administrator form of government. The Mayor, Board of Directors, and District Judge positions are chosen by election. The other officials and commissioners are appointed with Board approval.
Tourist events
| Event |
Time of Year |
Attendance (approx.) |
| Dogwood Festival |
Spring |
25,000 |
| Siloam Springs Rodeo |
June |
10,000 |
| Christmas parade |
December (1st Saturday) |
6,500 |
| City fireworks presentation |
July 4 |
6,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Marching Band Invitational |
October |
2,500 |
| JBU Candlelight Christmas Concerts |
December |
3,000 |
| JBU Homecoming |
October |
1,000 |
| Siloam Springs Music Games (Marching Band Competition) |
July |
2,000 |
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