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De Queen

Arkansas · 6,105 residents · 6.06 sq mi
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De Queen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,105
+6%since 2000
from 5,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.8
−1%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024De Queen
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,068
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,905
+46%since 2000
from $12,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(3,021)
Black6%(345)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(2,225)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(3,948)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,720)
Black4.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino58%(3,541)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other3.8%(229)
Diversity Score67.1%(4,095)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Queen, Arkansas?

De Queen, Arkansas has about 6,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Queen, Arkansas?

The typical household in De Queen, Arkansas earns about $48,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Queen, Arkansas expensive?

In De Queen, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in De Queen, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in De Queen, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Queen, Arkansas?

About 25.8% of people in De Queen, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Queen, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, De Queen, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,472 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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