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Foreman

Arkansas · 1,011 residents · 1.977 sq mi
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Foreman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
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
1,011
−10%since 2000
from 1,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9031K1K1K1K1990201020202024Foreman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,176 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,916
+43%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(747)
Black27.3%(307)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(615)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(665)
Black26.2%(265)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(36)
Diversity Score60.5%(612)
Diversity Score
61
+11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foreman, Arkansas?

Foreman, Arkansas has about 1,011 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foreman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Foreman, Arkansas earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foreman, Arkansas expensive?

In Foreman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Foreman, Arkansas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Foreman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foreman, Arkansas?

About 19.1% of people in Foreman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foreman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Foreman, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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