Hot Springs is a beautiful tourist destination of America. It lies in the state of Arkansas. With a population of about 40000 it is the tenth largest city of the state of Arkansas.
Hot Springs is renowned all over America for its natural spring water. In fact it gets its name due the presence of hot springs. The water from the springs flow out of the ground at a temperature of 147 degrees Fahrenheit (64 degrees Celsius). Owning to these tourists poured in, in large numbers. Today Hot Springs is a very successful spa town. Hot Springs is also noted as the boyhood town of former US President Bill Clinton.
Demographics of the town:
Male- 16,778
Female- 18,972
Population 18 years and over- 28,513
Male- 13,071
Female- 15,442
Population 21 years and over- 27,210
White- 28,794
Black or African American- 6,273
American Indian or Alaska Native- 523
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Asian- 345
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander- 36
Some Other Race- 482
Families below poverty line- 13.7%
Population below poverty line- 19.2%
Housing in the City
Total Housing Units- 18,813
Occupied Housing Units- 16,096
Owner-occupied Housing Units- 9,229
Renter-Occupied Housing Units- 6,867
The median household income - $26,040,
The median family income- $32,819.
Median income of males -$25,861
Median income of females- $20,155 for females.
The per capita income for the city was $17,961.
Tourism is the main revenue earner for Hot Springs. Over two million people visit Hot Springs National Park every year to enjoy hot water bath.
Thermal baths, fast ponies, forests, lakes, amusement parks, museums, art galleries and vibrant night life are the major attractions of the region.
So Hot Springs is a favored destination for tourists.
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