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Dardanelle

Arkansas · 4,745 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 $31,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,600. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,745
+12%since 2000
from 4,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,302 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dardanelle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,473
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,445
+6%since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(2,746)
Black3.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(1,715)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0.7%(32)
Diversity Score65.1%(3,090)
Diversity Score
65
+25%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

Dardanelle, Arkansas has about 4,745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dardanelle, Arkansas earns about $31,473 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Dardanelle, Arkansas?

About 13.0% 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 18.2% 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 1,023 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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