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Calico Rock

Arkansas · 888 residents · 4.756 sq mi
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Calico Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% 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 $82,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
888
−10%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+24%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7201K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calico Rock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,720
−11%since 2000
from $14,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(952)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(22)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(841)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other22.2%(197)
Diversity Score40.1%(356)
Diversity Score
40
+541%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
34.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calico Rock, Arkansas?

Calico Rock, Arkansas has about 888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calico Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Calico Rock, Arkansas earns about $43,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calico Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Calico Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Calico Rock, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Calico Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calico Rock, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of people in Calico Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calico Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Calico Rock, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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