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Dell

Arkansas · 223 residents · 0.921 sq mi
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Dell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
223
−11%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+5%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1651982302622951990201020202024Dell
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+9%since 2000
from $15,762 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(225)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8%(20)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−95%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dell, Arkansas?

Dell, Arkansas has about 223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dell, Arkansas earns about $36,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dell, Arkansas expensive?

In Dell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Dell, Arkansas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dell, Arkansas?

About 12.3% of people in Dell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dell, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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