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Elaine

Arkansas · 509 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 $35,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 356 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,800. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−41%since 2000
from 865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 1,689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+22%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4485656827999161990201020202024Elaine
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,405
+77%since 2000
from $12,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(327)
Black54.3%(470)
Hispanic / Latino6%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(136)
Black70.5%(359)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score55.1%(281)
Diversity Score
55
−19%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
40.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elaine, Arkansas?

Elaine, Arkansas has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elaine, Arkansas?

The typical household in Elaine, Arkansas earns about $35,000 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Elaine, Arkansas?

About 6.3% 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 28.5% of people in Elaine, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elaine, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elaine, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 343 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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