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Cale

Arkansas · 74 residents (2025 est.) · 0.966 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
+15%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+27%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:74 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2963981321671990201020202024Cale
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$46,899
+117%since 2000
from $21,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+24%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration22.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(73)
Black2.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(2)
Diversity Score5.7%(5)
Diversity Score
6
−12%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.6 min
+139%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 45.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Cale, Arkansas?

Cale, Arkansas has about 86 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cale, Arkansas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cale, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cale, Arkansas?

About 8.1% of people in Cale, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cale, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cale, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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