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Bearden

Arkansas · 966 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 $27,125. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
966
−14%since 2000
from 1,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278741K1K1K1990201020202024Bearden
2024826
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,125
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,964
+8%since 2000
from $12,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+68%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(728)
Black32.4%(365)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(650)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(567)
Black32.5%(314)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(56)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.3%(23)
Diversity Score67.7%(654)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bearden, Arkansas?

Bearden, Arkansas has about 966 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bearden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bearden, Arkansas earns about $27,125 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 $54,600, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Bearden, Arkansas?

About 4.6% 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 20.5% of people in Bearden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bearden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bearden, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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