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CITY · 2020 ACS

Appleton

Arkansas · 399 residents · 5.146 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 292 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,500. The poverty rate of 45.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

399
+273%vs 2021
vs 107 in 2021
2020 – 2024
78 / sq mi
+273%vs 2021
vs 21 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.1
−25%vs 2021
vs 57.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7816525334142820202024Appleton
2024292
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,937
+42%vs 2021
vs $16,145 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
45.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade72.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services19.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $198,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$720
US average: $1,124
78.8%
+14.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.4% in 2021
21.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.3%(26)
Diversity Score46%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(26)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other23.8%(95)
Diversity Score52.4%(209)
52
+14%vs 2021
vs 46 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
32.9%
+5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
27.7%
−24.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.0%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.5% in 2021
42.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.5% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Appleton, Arkansas?

Appleton, Arkansas has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Appleton, Arkansas expensive?

In Appleton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

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 45.5% of people in Appleton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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