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Evening Shade

Arkansas · 420 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 $28,438. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% 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 $69,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
420
−10%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+21%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833714595476351990201020202024Evening Shade
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,438
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,553
+36%since 2000
from $13,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(25)
Diversity Score25.9%(109)
Diversity Score
26
+4669%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

Evening Shade, Arkansas has about 420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Evening Shade, Arkansas earns about $28,438 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Evening Shade, Arkansas?

About 8.7% 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 24.2% 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 108 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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