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Colt

Arkansas · 378 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Colt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,600. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
+3%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+21%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713364024675321990201020202024Colt
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,757
−8%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−48.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+91%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(346)
Black5.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(324)
Black10.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(100)
Diversity Score
27
+88%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colt, Arkansas?

Colt, Arkansas has about 378 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colt, Arkansas?

The typical household in Colt, Arkansas earns about $30,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colt, Arkansas expensive?

In Colt, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Colt, Arkansas?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colt, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colt, Arkansas?

About 25.1% of people in Colt, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colt, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colt, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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