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Bluff City

Arkansas · 118 residents · 2.322 sq mi
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Bluff City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−25%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+14%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
531161792413041990201020202024Bluff City
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,229
+48%since 2000
from $14,358 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−13%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(43)
Black71.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(46)
Black56.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(75)
Diversity Score
64
+27%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
67.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluff City, Arkansas?

Bluff City, Arkansas has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluff City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bluff City, Arkansas earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluff City, Arkansas expensive?

In Bluff City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Bluff City, Arkansas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bluff City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluff City, Arkansas?

About 4.3% of people in Bluff City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluff City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluff City, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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