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Dardanelle

Arkansas · 4,521 residents (2025 est.) · 3.644 sq mi
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Dardanelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,511
+7%since 2000
from 4,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,238 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,521 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dardanelle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,040
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,567
+75%since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+15%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,031)
Black4.6%(196)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(908)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(2,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(2,154)
Black5.1%(232)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(1,943)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other3.3%(149)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,286)
Diversity Score
73
+40%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 58.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 40.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

Dardanelle, Arkansas has about 4,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dardanelle, Arkansas earns about $51,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dardanelle, Arkansas expensive?

In Dardanelle, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $138,600, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dardanelle, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

About 11.1% of people in Dardanelle, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dardanelle, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dardanelle, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 789 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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