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Appleton

Arkansas · 292 residents · 5.146 sq mi
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Appleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,306. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 147 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+101%since 2023
from 145 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
+101%since 2023
from 28 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+15%since 2023
from 36.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7816525334142820202024Appleton
2024292
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,212 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,470
+2%since 2023
from $23,996 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+7%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(30)
Diversity Score23%(67)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 33.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
Female
66.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton, Arkansas?

Appleton, Arkansas has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appleton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Appleton, Arkansas earns about $39,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appleton, Arkansas expensive?

In Appleton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,900.

How educated are people in Appleton, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Appleton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appleton, Arkansas?

About 19.5% of people in Appleton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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