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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bald Knob

Arkansas · 2,653 residents · 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 $14,189. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 557 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,653
−17%vs 2000
vs 3,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
535 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,189
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,970 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,598
−35%vs 2000
vs $13,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.6%
+16.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.8% in 2000
38.7% rent
2.6
+59%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,494)
Black6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(385)
15
−37%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.2%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

Bald Knob, Arkansas has about 2,653 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bald Knob, Arkansas earns about $14,189 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 $37,300, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

About 5.5% 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 32.6% of people in Bald Knob, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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