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Bald Knob

Arkansas · 2,548 residents (2025 est.) · 4.955 sq mi
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Bald Knob has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,355. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 692 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $142,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,518
−22%since 2000
from 3,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+18%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,548 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bald Knob
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,355
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,970 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,920
+81%since 2000
from $13,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−6%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+78%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,834)
Black6.1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(102)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,098)
Black1.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(220)
Asian1%(26)
Other5.2%(130)
Diversity Score36.9%(929)
Diversity Score
37
+59%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
13.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

Bald Knob, Arkansas has about 2,518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bald Knob, Arkansas earns about $48,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bald Knob, Arkansas expensive?

In Bald Knob, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bald Knob, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of people in Bald Knob, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bald Knob, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bald Knob, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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