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Dierks

Arkansas · 916 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 $37,736. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 314 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
−26%since 2000
from 1,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5737629501K1K1990201020202024Dierks
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,736
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,525
+44%since 2000
from $13,515 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$299
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,174)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(793)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(40)
Diversity Score28.1%(257)
Diversity Score
28
+333%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dierks, Arkansas?

Dierks, Arkansas has about 916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dierks, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dierks, Arkansas earns about $37,736 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Dierks, Arkansas?

About 13.7% 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 12.5% 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 348 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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