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Cherry Valley

Arkansas · 575 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 11% 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 $63,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
575
−18%since 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5046207378539691990201020202024Cherry Valley
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,806
−5%since 2000
from $16,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
38.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(648)
Black6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(484)
Black6.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(66)
Diversity Score41.9%(241)
Diversity Score
42
+175%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.5%
−62.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Valley, Arkansas?

Cherry Valley, Arkansas has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cherry Valley, Arkansas expensive?

In Cherry Valley, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $63,200, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Valley, Arkansas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Valley, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Valley, Arkansas?

About 20.7% of people in Cherry Valley, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherry Valley, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherry Valley, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 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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