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Dierks

Arkansas · 1,230 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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Dierks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,900. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,230
−3%since 1990
from 1,264 in 1990
1990 – 2025
641 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 659 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+14%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5737629501K1K1990201020202024Dierks
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,515
+69%since 1990
from $8,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.2
−12%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,174)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(80)
6
−22%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dierks, Arkansas?

Dierks, Arkansas has about 1,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dierks, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dierks, Arkansas earns about $27,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dierks, Arkansas expensive?

In Dierks, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Dierks, Arkansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dierks, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dierks, Arkansas?

About 12.6% of people in Dierks, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dierks, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dierks, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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