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Fouke

Arkansas · 859 residents · 1.356 sq mi
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Fouke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
859
+6%since 2000
from 814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
+16%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5817499181K1K1990201020202024Fouke
2024859
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,656
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,969
−10%since 2000
from $11,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+163%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(771)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(819)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(38)
Diversity Score
4
−11%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% 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
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fouke, Arkansas?

Fouke, Arkansas has about 859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fouke, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fouke, Arkansas earns about $22,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fouke, Arkansas expensive?

In Fouke, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Fouke, Arkansas?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fouke, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fouke, Arkansas?

About 42.3% of people in Fouke, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fouke, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fouke, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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