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Bald Knob

Arkansas · 2,897 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 $28,135. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,800. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,897
−10%since 2000
from 3,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,135
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,970 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,791
−3%since 2000
from $13,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+75%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,545)
Black4.7%(136)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(139)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score24%(696)
Diversity Score
24
+4%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

Bald Knob, Arkansas has about 2,897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bald Knob, Arkansas earns about $28,135 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Bald Knob, Arkansas?

About 7.6% 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 34.6% of people in Bald Knob, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bald Knob, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bald Knob, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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