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Blue Mountain

Arkansas · 88 residents · 1.065 sq mi
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Blue Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $127,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 370%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−33%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
671001341682011990201020202024Blue Mountain
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,758
+69%since 2000
from $10,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,800
+370%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+132%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(8)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other22%(19)
Diversity Score56%(49)
Diversity Score
56
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−22%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Mountain, Arkansas?

Blue Mountain, Arkansas has about 88 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Mountain, Arkansas?

The typical household in Blue Mountain, Arkansas earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Mountain, Arkansas expensive?

In Blue Mountain, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $127,800.

How educated are people in Blue Mountain, Arkansas?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Mountain, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Mountain, Arkansas?

About 42.3% of people in Blue Mountain, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Mountain, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Mountain, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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