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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cove

Arkansas · 383 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,500. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

383
+8%since 1990
from 353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
240 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 221 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−5%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2093124165196231990201020202024Cove
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,368
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,339 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,310
+35%since 1990
from $6,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
60.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
40.0% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
3
+29%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cove, Arkansas?

Cove, Arkansas has about 383 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cove, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cove, Arkansas earns about $17,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove, Arkansas expensive?

In Cove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $35,500, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Cove, Arkansas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cove, Arkansas?

About 28.8% of people in Cove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cove, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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