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Diaz

Arkansas · 1,318 residents · 5.919 sq mi
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Diaz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,400. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,318
+3%since 2000
from 1,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+10%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Diaz
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,781
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,784
−19%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+53%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(890)
Black28.3%(364)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(683)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(831)
Black30.8%(406)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.5%(46)
Diversity Score64.4%(849)
Diversity Score
64
+21%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−16%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diaz, Arkansas?

Diaz, Arkansas has about 1,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diaz, Arkansas?

The typical household in Diaz, Arkansas earns about $30,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diaz, Arkansas expensive?

In Diaz, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Diaz, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Diaz, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diaz, Arkansas?

About 32.0% of people in Diaz, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diaz, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Diaz, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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