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Briarcliff

Arkansas · 260 residents (2025 est.) · 2.251 sq mi
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Briarcliff has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+7%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+26%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1792092392682982000201020202024Briarcliff
2024257
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,315
+91%since 2000
from $16,420 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+22%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(234)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other5.4%(14)
Diversity Score20.9%(54)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+165%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% 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 Briarcliff, Arkansas?

Briarcliff, Arkansas has about 257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briarcliff, Arkansas?

The typical household in Briarcliff, Arkansas earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briarcliff, Arkansas expensive?

In Briarcliff, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $192,500, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Briarcliff, Arkansas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Briarcliff, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briarcliff, Arkansas?

About 23.0% of people in Briarcliff, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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