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Cove

Arkansas · 382 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 $30,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
Unchangedsince 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+12%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2093124165196231990201020202024Cove
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,368 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,805
+90%since 2000
from $8,310 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(50)
Diversity Score36.9%(141)
Diversity Score
37
+1262%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
15.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove, Arkansas?

Cove, Arkansas has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cove, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cove, Arkansas earns about $30,500 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 $35,000, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Cove, Arkansas?

About 4.2% 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 26.4% 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 29 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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