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Arkansas City

Arkansas · 336 residents (2025 est.) · 0.492 sq mi
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Arkansas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,900. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−23%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+29%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:336 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3444114785446111990201020202024Arkansas City
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,014 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,836
+50%since 2000
from $14,523 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+12%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$104,700
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+108%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(310)
Black43.8%(258)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(388)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57%(260)
Black42.1%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score62.2%(284)
Diversity Score
62
−6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

Arkansas City, Arkansas has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkansas City, Arkansas earns about $41,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkansas City, Arkansas expensive?

In Arkansas City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arkansas City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

About 16.7% of people in Arkansas City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkansas City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkansas City, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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