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Etowah

Arkansas · 254 residents · 5.939 sq mi
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Etowah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−31%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+34%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2302673043413782000201020202024Etowah
2024316
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,079
+115%since 2000
from $8,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+131%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(346)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(231)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(30)
Diversity Score29.7%(75)
Diversity Score
30
+435%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+37.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah, Arkansas?

Etowah, Arkansas has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Etowah, Arkansas?

The typical household in Etowah, Arkansas earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Etowah, Arkansas expensive?

In Etowah, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, Arkansas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Etowah, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Etowah, Arkansas?

About 29.6% of people in Etowah, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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