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Fifty-Six

Arkansas · 173 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Fifty-Six has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
+6%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+6%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011532062583111990201020202024Fifty-Six
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,346
−15%since 2000
from $15,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−37%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+118%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

Fifty-Six, Arkansas has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fifty-Six, Arkansas earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fifty-Six, Arkansas expensive?

In Fifty-Six, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fifty-Six, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

About 23.3% of people in Fifty-Six, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fifty-Six, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fifty-Six, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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