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Donaldson

Arkansas · 275 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 $44,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−16%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2623013393774162000201020202024Donaldson
2024377
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,018
+58%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information48%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$763
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score11.7%(32)
Diversity Score
12
+649%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−29%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.3%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Arkansas?

Donaldson, Arkansas has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donaldson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Donaldson, Arkansas earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donaldson, Arkansas expensive?

In Donaldson, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Arkansas?

About 6.0% 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 17.2% 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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