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De Valls Bluff

Arkansas · 490 residents (2025 est.) · 1.092 sq mi
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De Valls Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,361. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−29%since 2000
from 783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:490 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4875686497298101990201020202024De Valls Bluff
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,361
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,534 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,641
+45%since 2000
from $13,582 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
−3%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$544
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(530)
Black31.8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(418)
Black18.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(33)
Diversity Score48.9%(270)
Diversity Score
49
−11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% 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
10.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 24.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas?

De Valls Bluff, Arkansas has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas?

The typical household in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas earns about $27,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Valls Bluff, Arkansas expensive?

In De Valls Bluff, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas?

About 21.7% of people in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Valls Bluff, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, De Valls Bluff, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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