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Bassett

Arkansas · 173 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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Bassett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,594. 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 $44,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
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

Total population
173
+3%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051431822202581990201020202024Bassett
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,594
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,020
+56%since 2000
from $13,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−58.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(156)
Black8.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(39)
Diversity Score
23
+1403%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+166%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Arkansas?

Bassett, Arkansas has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bassett, Arkansas earns about $43,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bassett, Arkansas expensive?

In Bassett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $44,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Bassett, Arkansas?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bassett, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bassett, Arkansas?

About 11.7% of people in Bassett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bassett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassett, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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