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Donaldson

Arkansas · 282 residents (2025 est.) · 0.591 sq mi
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Donaldson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
+16%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2623013393774162000201020202024Donaldson
2024377
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,813
+124%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−21%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(17)
Diversity Score27.1%(102)
Diversity Score
27
+1641%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−22%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.9%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 40.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Arkansas?

Donaldson, Arkansas has about 377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donaldson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Donaldson, Arkansas earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donaldson, Arkansas expensive?

In Donaldson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Arkansas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Donaldson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donaldson, Arkansas?

About 6.6% of people in Donaldson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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