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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fordyce

Arkansas · 4,799 residents · 6.726 sq mi
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Fordyce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,297. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,700. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,799
+1%since 1990
from 4,729 in 1990
1990 – 2025
713 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 703 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+2%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fordyce
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,297
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,118
+37%since 1990
from $8,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
34.1% rent
1.6
−20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53%(2,508)
Black45.1%(2,133)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score66.3%(3,133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(2,315)
Black49.6%(2,379)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,094)
64
−3%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+32%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordyce, Arkansas?

Fordyce, Arkansas has about 4,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fordyce, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fordyce, Arkansas earns about $23,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordyce, Arkansas expensive?

In Fordyce, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Fordyce, Arkansas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fordyce, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordyce, Arkansas?

About 22.3% of people in Fordyce, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordyce, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordyce, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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