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Arkansas · 2,409 residents (2025 est.) · 1.889 sq mi
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England has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,544. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 678 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,400. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,294
−23%since 2000
from 2,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,409 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024England
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,544
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,225
+150%since 2000
from $14,095 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
−1%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
RELATED:See current rent listings in England on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,932)
Black33.1%(983)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(1,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,569)
Black18.4%(421)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(222)
Diversity Score61%(1,399)
Diversity Score
61
+7%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+32.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in England, Arkansas?

England, Arkansas has about 2,294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in England, Arkansas?

The typical household in England, Arkansas earns about $46,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is England, Arkansas expensive?

In England, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $88,400, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in England, Arkansas?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in England, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in England, Arkansas?

About 27.3% of people in England, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has England, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, England, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,057 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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