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Bull Shoals

Arkansas · 1,952 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 $36,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,800. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,952
−2%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: 280
Median age
60.3
+2%since 2000
from 59.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bull Shoals
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,256
+55%since 2000
from $17,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,779)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(55)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.4%(47)
Diversity Score14.6%(285)
Diversity Score
15
+264%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

Bull Shoals, Arkansas has about 1,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bull Shoals, Arkansas earns about $36,563 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?

About 18.4% 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 12.1% 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 418 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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