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Fordyce

Arkansas · 3,396 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 $31,488. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 1,403 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,396
−29%since 2000
from 4,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fordyce
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,488
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,619
+45%since 2000
from $12,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(1,242)
Black55.3%(1,879)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(118)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other2.9%(98)
Diversity Score68%(2,308)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordyce, Arkansas?

Fordyce, Arkansas has about 3,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fordyce, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fordyce, Arkansas earns about $31,488 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Fordyce, Arkansas?

About 8.0% 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 16.5% 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 1,333 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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