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Fouke

Arkansas · 808 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 $27,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% 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 $61,300. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
808
−1%since 2000
from 814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+30%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5817499181K1K1990201020202024Fouke
2024859
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,396
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,131
+10%since 2000
from $11,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing15.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+90%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(734)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(88)
Diversity Score28.4%(230)
Diversity Score
28
+469%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fouke, Arkansas?

Fouke, Arkansas has about 808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fouke, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fouke, Arkansas earns about $27,396 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Fouke, Arkansas?

About 5.6% 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 22.9% 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 171 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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