Gentry, Arkansas

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Gentry is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,165 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Economy
4 Education
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Gentry is located at 36°16′1″N, 94°29′3″W (36.266899, -94.484304)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,165 people, 842 households, and 607 families residing in the city. The population density was 351.2/km² (908.3/mi²). There were 930 housing units at an average density of 150.9/km² (390.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.84% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 3.42% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 3.33% from other races, and 2.91% from two or more races. 5.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 842 households out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% 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 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,765, and the median income for a family was $37,569. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,309. About 11.7% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Economy

One of the major industries in Gentry is Mckee Bakery, a major plant where Little Debbie snack cakes are produced. Along with the plant in Gentry, Mckee has a bakery in Collegedale, Tennessee.