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Bay

Arkansas · 1,801 residents · 3.088 sq mi
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Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,801
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,828 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,094
+42%since 2000
from $12,743 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,705)
Black2.9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,692)
Black2.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score11.8%(212)
Diversity Score
12
+9%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay, Arkansas?

Bay, Arkansas has about 1,801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bay, Arkansas earns about $37,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay, Arkansas expensive?

In Bay, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Bay, Arkansas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bay, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of people in Bay, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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