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Fifty-Six

Arkansas · 158 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Population has declined 3% since 2000.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−3%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−6%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011532062583111990201020202024Fifty-Six
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,933
+26%since 2000
from $15,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing15%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$675
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(149)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(7)
Diversity Score19.4%(31)
Diversity Score
19
+326%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

Fifty-Six, Arkansas has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fifty-Six, Arkansas expensive?

In Fifty-Six, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Fifty-Six, Arkansas?

About 39.8% 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 9.3% 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 4 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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