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Fisher

Arkansas · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.298 sq mi
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Fisher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,800. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−37%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1281902523143761990201020202024Fisher
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,054
+142%since 2000
from $10,334 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−25%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22%
US avg: 1.2%
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fisher on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(253)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
Diversity Score
6
−42%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−21%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fisher, Arkansas?

Fisher, Arkansas has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fisher, Arkansas?

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

Is Fisher, Arkansas expensive?

In Fisher, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,800.

How educated are people in Fisher, Arkansas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fisher, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fisher, Arkansas?

About 28.1% of people in Fisher, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fisher, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fisher, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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