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Evening Shade

Arkansas · 432 residents · 1.666 sq mi
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Evening Shade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
−7%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833714595476351990201020202024Evening Shade
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,659
+15%since 2000
from $13,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(414)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score9.6%(42)
Diversity Score
10
+1674%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Female
63.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

Evening Shade, Arkansas has about 432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

The typical household in Evening Shade, Arkansas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evening Shade, Arkansas expensive?

In Evening Shade, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Evening Shade, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

About 11.9% of people in Evening Shade, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evening Shade, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Evening Shade, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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