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Colt

Arkansas · 293 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,100. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
−20%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+45%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713364024675321990201020202024Colt
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,018
+27%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
50.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(262)
Black7.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(16)
Diversity Score30.7%(90)
Diversity Score
31
+117%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
99.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colt, Arkansas?

Colt, Arkansas has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Colt, Arkansas expensive?

In Colt, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,100.

How educated are people in Colt, Arkansas?

About 6.9% 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 43.4% of people in Colt, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colt, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colt, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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