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Birdsong

Arkansas · 28 residents (2025 est.) · 0.202 sq mi
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Birdsong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,917. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,700. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−13%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.5
+46%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
17233037432000201020202024Birdsong
202435
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,917
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $6,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,769
+79%since 2000
from $9,363 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−15%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+67.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
54.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 52.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birdsong, Arkansas?

Birdsong, Arkansas has about 35 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birdsong, Arkansas?

The typical household in Birdsong, Arkansas earns about $12,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birdsong, Arkansas expensive?

In Birdsong, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Birdsong, Arkansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Birdsong, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birdsong, Arkansas?

About 48.6% of people in Birdsong, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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