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Ash Flat

Arkansas · 1,082 residents · 6.365 sq mi
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Ash Flat has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,082
+11%since 2000
from 977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
170 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.4
+14%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6318751K1K2K1990201020202024Ash Flat
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,219
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,797 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$12,138
+5%since 2000
from $11,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
33.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$59,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$455
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
36.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
17.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(957)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,047)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score7.6%(82)
8
+168%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−18%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
54.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ash Flat, Arkansas?

Ash Flat, Arkansas has about 1,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ash Flat, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ash Flat, Arkansas earns about $19,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ash Flat, Arkansas expensive?

In Ash Flat, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Ash Flat, Arkansas?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ash Flat, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ash Flat, Arkansas?

About 33.2% of people in Ash Flat, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ash Flat, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ash Flat, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 370 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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