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Bergman

Arkansas · 426 residents · 1.305 sq mi
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Bergman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $93,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
426
+5%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.8
+32%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2944255566878181990201020202024Bergman
2024542
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(19)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(20)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(43)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(44)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412%(51)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419%(81)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748%(34)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.5%(32)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,324
+46%since 2000
from $13,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−30%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bergman on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(380)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.3%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(4)
Ancestry
Irish19.4%(131)
German12.8%(86)
Scotch-Irish10.2%(69)
English9.6%(65)
American4.7%(32)
Scottish4%(27)
French2.7%(18)
Italian2.5%(17)
Polish1.2%(8)
Dutch1%(7)
Swedish0.6%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.4%(3)
Brazilian0.1%(1)
Russian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married15.5%(29)
Married64.7%(121)
Widowed9.6%(18)
Divorced10.2%(19)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(54)
Married49.8%(126)
Widowed13%(33)
Divorced15.8%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergman, Arkansas?

Bergman, Arkansas has about 426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bergman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bergman, Arkansas earns about $54,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bergman, Arkansas expensive?

In Bergman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Bergman, Arkansas?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bergman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bergman, Arkansas?

About 6.7% of people in Bergman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bergman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bergman, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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