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Cale

Arkansas · 73 residents · 0.966 sq mi
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Cale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+33%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2963981321671990201020202024Cale
202486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$23,529
+9%since 2000
from $21,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade27.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+111%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
22
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cale, Arkansas?

Cale, Arkansas has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cale, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cale, Arkansas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cale, Arkansas expensive?

In Cale, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $64,000.

How educated are people in Cale, Arkansas?

About 5.9% 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 0.0% of people in Cale, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cale, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cale, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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