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Foreman

Arkansas · 977 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 $24,507. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,500. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
−13%since 2000
from 1,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9031K1K1K1K1990201020202024Foreman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,507
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,487
+55%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(577)
Black26.9%(263)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(44)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.8%(37)
Diversity Score65.5%(640)
Diversity Score
65
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foreman, Arkansas?

Foreman, Arkansas has about 977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foreman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Foreman, Arkansas earns about $24,507 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 $49,500, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Foreman, Arkansas?

About 8.9% 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 34.5% 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 293 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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