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Bearden

Arkansas · 776 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 $23,197. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 349 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,500. The poverty rate of 48.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
−31%since 2000
from 1,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278741K1K1K1990201020202024Bearden
2024826
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,197
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,812
+46%since 2000
from $12,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+117%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(402)
Black37.4%(290)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(28)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.4%(515)
Diversity Score
66
+15%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bearden, Arkansas?

Bearden, Arkansas has about 776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bearden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bearden, Arkansas earns about $23,197 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Bearden, Arkansas?

About 6.2% 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 48.0% 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 280 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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