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Arkadelphia

Arkansas · 10,380 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 $31,643. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,100. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,380
−5%since 2000
from 10,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.2
−1%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Arkadelphia
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,643
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,464
+32%since 2000
from $13,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(5,994)
Black31.4%(3,255)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(470)
Asian1.3%(137)
Other3%(310)
Diversity Score68.3%(7,092)
Diversity Score
68
+22%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

Arkadelphia, Arkansas has about 10,380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkadelphia, Arkansas earns about $31,643 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?

About 31.1% 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 28.0% 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 370 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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