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Fordyce

Arkansas · 4,300 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 $22,171. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,300
−10%since 2000
from 4,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fordyce
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,171
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,792
+14%since 2000
from $12,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(2,315)
Black49.6%(2,379)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(3,094)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42%(1,808)
Black53.3%(2,293)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(111)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score65.4%(2,812)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−38%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordyce, Arkansas?

Fordyce, Arkansas has about 4,300 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordyce, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fordyce, Arkansas earns about $22,171 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 $54,100, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Fordyce, Arkansas?

About 13.1% 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 22.1% of people in Fordyce, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordyce, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordyce, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 429 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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