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Pea Ridge

Alabama · 841 residents · 15.643 sq mi
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Pea Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,560. Population has declined 13% since 2021. Median home value is $103,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
841
−13%vs 2021
vs 971 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−13%vs 2021
vs 62 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+18%vs 2021
vs 33.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
69376984592099620202024Pea Ridge
2024718
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,560
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $42,298 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,746
−16%vs 2021
vs $21,094 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−17.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $84,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.4% in 2021
14.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+59%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score38%(369)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(721)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(14)
Diversity Score24.2%(204)
Diversity Score
24
−36%vs 2021
vs 38 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
−13%vs 2021
vs 42.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
Female
44.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.6% in 2021
Foreign born
17.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pea Ridge, Alabama?

Pea Ridge, Alabama has about 841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pea Ridge, Alabama?

The typical household in Pea Ridge, Alabama earns about $32,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pea Ridge, Alabama expensive?

In Pea Ridge, Alabama, the median home is worth about $103,400.

How educated are people in Pea Ridge, Alabama?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pea Ridge, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pea Ridge, Alabama?

About 3.6% of people in Pea Ridge, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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