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Arkansas City

Arkansas · 376 residents · 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 $33,500. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,100. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
−36%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+18%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444114785446111990201020202024Arkansas City
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,516
+14%since 2000
from $14,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+69%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(193)
Black43.1%(162)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score65.6%(247)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

Arkansas City, Arkansas has about 376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arkansas City, Arkansas earns about $33,500 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas City, Arkansas?

About 9.8% 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 35.7% 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 146 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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