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Calion

Arkansas · 494 residents · 1.072 sq mi
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Calion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,953. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 43.5, 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 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
−4%since 2000
from 516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3333984645295941990201020202024Calion
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,953
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,179
+38%since 2000
from $13,860 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(331)
Black33.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(349)
Black24.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score53.3%(263)
Diversity Score
53
−9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calion, Arkansas?

Calion, Arkansas has about 494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calion, Arkansas?

The typical household in Calion, Arkansas earns about $31,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calion, Arkansas expensive?

In Calion, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Calion, Arkansas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Calion, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calion, Arkansas?

About 30.5% of people in Calion, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calion, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Calion, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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