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Elm Springs

Arkansas · 2,361 residents · 5.952 sq mi
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Elm Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,779. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,317 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $324,400. Households here earn about 61% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,361
+126%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
+126%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6641K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elm Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,779
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,071
+123%since 2000
from $17,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,400
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(956)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(45)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,847)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino12%(284)
Asian1.3%(31)
Other4.6%(108)
Diversity Score42%(993)
Diversity Score
42
+178%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

Elm Springs, Arkansas has about 2,361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Elm Springs, Arkansas earns about $79,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Elm Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $324,400, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 11.4% of people in Elm Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,478 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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