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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dardanelle

Arkansas · 4,228 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Dardanelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,727. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,228
+14%since 1990
from 3,722 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,160 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,021 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+2%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dardanelle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,727
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,735 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,583
+58%since 1990
from $9,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
55.9%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
44.1% rent
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(3,419)
Black7.1%(263)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.6%(22)
Diversity Score20.2%(753)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,031)
Black4.6%(196)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(908)
Asian0.4%(18)
Diversity Score52.2%(2,205)
52
+158%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

Dardanelle, Arkansas has about 4,228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dardanelle, Arkansas earns about $25,727 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 $59,900, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

About 10.6% 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 19.6% 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 506 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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