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Elaine

Arkansas · 865 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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Elaine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,479. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,600. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

865
+2%since 1990
from 852 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,689 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+8%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4485656827999161990201020202024Elaine
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,479
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,302 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,640
+97%since 1990
from $6,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.1%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
48.5% rent
1.7
−44%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(363)
Black53.4%(455)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian2.5%(21)
Diversity Score69%(588)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(327)
Black54.3%(470)
Hispanic / Latino6%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67.7%(585)
68
−2%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+39%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elaine, Arkansas?

Elaine, Arkansas has about 865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elaine, Arkansas?

The typical household in Elaine, Arkansas earns about $19,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elaine, Arkansas expensive?

In Elaine, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Elaine, Arkansas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elaine, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elaine, Arkansas?

About 41.1% of people in Elaine, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elaine, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elaine, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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