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Clarkedale

Arkansas · 326 residents (2025 est.) · 11.436 sq mi
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Clarkedale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,625. Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value is $306,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−13%since 2023
from 536 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 47 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
−3%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:326 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
312383454525596200920202024Clarkedale
2024468
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $129,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,506
+15%since 2023
from $51,599 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+19%since 2023
from 0.298 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $286,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(422)
Black8.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(36)
Diversity Score45.6%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(380)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(55)
Diversity Score40.4%(189)
Diversity Score
40
−11%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−3%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkedale, Arkansas?

Clarkedale, Arkansas has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkedale, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clarkedale, Arkansas earns about $130,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkedale, Arkansas expensive?

In Clarkedale, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $306,500.

How educated are people in Clarkedale, Arkansas?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkedale, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkedale, Arkansas?

About 2.4% of people in Clarkedale, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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