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Ben Lomond

Arkansas · 140 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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Ben Lomond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
+11%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−8%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
621352082813541990201020202024Ben Lomond
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,261
−2%since 2000
from $14,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information60.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+45%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(115)
Black1.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(16)
Diversity Score33.2%(46)
Diversity Score
33
+433%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
38.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Lomond, Arkansas?

Ben Lomond, Arkansas has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ben Lomond, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ben Lomond, Arkansas earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Lomond, Arkansas expensive?

In Ben Lomond, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,500.

How educated are people in Ben Lomond, Arkansas?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Lomond, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Lomond, Arkansas?

About 8.5% of people in Ben Lomond, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ben Lomond, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ben Lomond, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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