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Bassett

Arkansas · 124 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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Bassett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−26%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+13%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051431822202581990201020202024Bassett
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,041
+49%since 2000
from $13,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(103)
Black7.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(8)
Diversity Score39.5%(49)
Diversity Score
40
+2542%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+97%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Arkansas?

Bassett, Arkansas has about 124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bassett, Arkansas earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bassett, Arkansas?

About 6.1% 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 32.0% 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 78 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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