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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bearden

Arkansas · 1,125 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Bearden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,420. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,125
+7%since 1990
from 1,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
697 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 654 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+8%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7278741K1K1K1990201020202024Bearden
2024826
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,420
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,904
+66%since 1990
from $7,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
33.4% rent
1.2
−38%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66%(697)
Black33.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score56.4%(596)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(728)
Black32.4%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score57.8%(650)
58
+2%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+11%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bearden, Arkansas?

Bearden, Arkansas has about 1,125 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bearden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bearden, Arkansas earns about $26,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bearden, Arkansas expensive?

In Bearden, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $31,700, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Bearden, Arkansas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bearden, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bearden, Arkansas?

About 21.7% of people in Bearden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bearden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bearden, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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