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Bull Shoals

Arkansas · 1,950 residents · 4.902 sq mi
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Bull Shoals has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,900. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,950
−3%since 2000
from 2,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,521
+16%since 2000
from $17,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$360
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−2%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,942)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,888)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.7%(33)
Diversity Score8.3%(162)
Diversity Score
8
+108%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

Bull Shoals, Arkansas has about 1,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bull Shoals, Arkansas earns about $34,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bull Shoals, Arkansas expensive?

In Bull Shoals, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bull Shoals, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

About 6.1% of people in Bull Shoals, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bull Shoals, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bull Shoals, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 416 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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