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Caraway

Arkansas · 1,133 residents · 2.304 sq mi
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Caraway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,200. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,133
−16%since 2000
from 1,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9651K1K1K1K1990201020202024Caraway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,625
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,434
+84%since 2000
from $11,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−30%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,068)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(37)
Diversity Score13.4%(152)
Diversity Score
13
+85%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caraway, Arkansas?

Caraway, Arkansas has about 1,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caraway, Arkansas?

The typical household in Caraway, Arkansas earns about $47,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caraway, Arkansas expensive?

In Caraway, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Caraway, Arkansas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Caraway, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caraway, Arkansas?

About 21.8% of people in Caraway, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caraway, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caraway, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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