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Edmondson

Arkansas · 243 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Edmondson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,568. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 44.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−53%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+43%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722803884966041990201020202024Edmondson
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,568
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,478
+31%since 2000
from $14,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$575
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(141)
Black71%(364)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(261)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(66)
Black69.5%(169)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(17)
Diversity Score60.2%(146)
Diversity Score
60
+18%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmondson, Arkansas?

Edmondson, Arkansas has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edmondson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Edmondson, Arkansas earns about $20,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmondson, Arkansas expensive?

In Edmondson, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Edmondson, Arkansas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edmondson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edmondson, Arkansas?

About 44.3% of people in Edmondson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edmondson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edmondson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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