1. Recreation:  Hiking through the Ouachita National Forest is a popular pastime around Arkadelphia. DeGray Lake Resort State Park has camping, water sports, golf and hiking. Fishing is also popular. Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is a city Parks and Recreation Department water park open during summer months.
   
   
2. The median income for a household in the city was $26,651, and the median income for a family was $42,479. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $19,459 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,268. 23.2% of the population and 19.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

68.98%

26.51%

0.53%

1.29%

2.59%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Chocolate City -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   1526 Main Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-5220
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Honeycomb Restaurant, Bakery and Catering -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   705 Main St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 245-2333
   
   
2. Kregs Catfish -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   2805 Pine St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-7948
   
   

Patsy Harris singing at St. Paul AME Church in Arkadelphia, AR

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CHURCHES

1. Mt Olive AME Church -  56 Dallas 349 Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 366-4562
   
   
2. Shady Grove Ame Church -  92 Shady Grove Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 230-1742
   
   
3. St Paul Ame Church -  1505 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923-5709 (870) 246-2820
   
   
4. Victory Temple Church of God in Christ -  1604 Crawford Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-6241
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Festival of Two Rivers
   Festival includes arts & crafts booths, entertainment, and various events. (870) 246-5542 - (visit website)
   
   Also a delicious BBQ cook-off.