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Donaldson

Arkansas · 301 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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Donaldson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−8%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2623013393774162000201020202024Donaldson
2024377
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,718
+11%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score8.1%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+418%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Arkansas?

Donaldson, Arkansas has about 301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donaldson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Donaldson, Arkansas earns about $29,167 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Arkansas?

About 1.7% 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 16.8% of people in Donaldson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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