Wickes, AR is a small town located near the Ouachita National Forest in Polk County, AR. With a population of 1,674 and a population density of 21 people per square mile, Wickes is a rural area with much to offer. The local businesses include a grocery store, hardware store, gas station, restaurant and several shops offering home goods and locally handmade items. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking on the Ouachita National Forest trails, biking at Lake Dardanelle State Park or fishing at Lake Lou Emmitt or Lake Nimrod. Other organizations and clubs in the area are the Wickes Historical Society who host events throughout the year for locals to learn more about their history and community. Local sporting events like track & field meets are hosted by Muleshoe ISD School District at their sports complex just outside of Wickes.
The population in Wickes (zip 71973) is 1,674. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wickes (zip 71973) is 26.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wickes (zip 71973) is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wickes (zip 71973)
- 54.3% are married
- 6.9% are divorced
- 39.6% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Wickes (zip 71973)
- 57.9% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 2.4% claim Other
- 37.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander