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Blytheville

Arkansas · 13,406 residents · 20.738 sq mi
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Blytheville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,329. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 4,866 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,900. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
13,406
−27%since 2000
from 18,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K18K21K24K1990201020202024Blytheville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,329
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,095
+60%since 2000
from $14,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(8,151)
Black51.9%(9,475)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(239)
Asian0.6%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(11,790)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(4,175)
Black60%(8,044)
Hispanic / Latino4%(542)
Asian0.8%(112)
Other2.1%(286)
Diversity Score65.4%(8,771)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blytheville, Arkansas?

Blytheville, Arkansas has about 13,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blytheville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Blytheville, Arkansas earns about $40,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blytheville, Arkansas expensive?

In Blytheville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Blytheville, Arkansas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blytheville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blytheville, Arkansas?

About 25.7% of people in Blytheville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blytheville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blytheville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,500 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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