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Arkadelphia

Arkansas · 10,714 residents · 7.73 sq mi
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Arkadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,000. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,714
−2%since 2000
from 10,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.6
−3%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Arkadelphia
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,760
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,671 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,524
+25%since 2000
from $13,268 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(7,419)
Black26.4%(2,879)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(283)
Asian1.3%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(6,114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64%(6,860)
Black30%(3,215)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(347)
Asian0.8%(85)
Other1.1%(123)
Diversity Score61.4%(6,573)
Diversity Score
61
+9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

Arkadelphia, Arkansas has about 10,714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkadelphia, Arkansas earns about $27,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkadelphia, Arkansas expensive?

In Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $122,000, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arkadelphia, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

About 29.7% of people in Arkadelphia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkadelphia, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkadelphia, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 704 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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