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Bigelow

Arkansas · 352 residents · 0.937 sq mi
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Bigelow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $189,600. Households here earn about 134% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 189%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
+7%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553364174985791990201020202024Bigelow
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,938
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,555
+84%since 2000
from $16,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information46.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+189%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(313)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(303)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(31)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score24.9%(88)
Diversity Score
25
+178%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bigelow, Arkansas?

Bigelow, Arkansas has about 352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bigelow, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bigelow, Arkansas earns about $115,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bigelow, Arkansas expensive?

In Bigelow, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $189,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Bigelow, Arkansas?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bigelow, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bigelow, Arkansas?

About 9.2% of people in Bigelow, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bigelow, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bigelow, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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