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Fredonia (Biscoe)

Arkansas · 305 residents · 0.955 sq mi
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Fredonia (Biscoe) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−36%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+31%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
992073154235311990201020202024Fredonia (Biscoe)
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,646
+156%since 2000
from $9,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
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 gross rent
$394
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(197)
Black58.2%(277)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(194)
Black32.5%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.9%(173)
Diversity Score
57
−6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas?

Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas?

The typical household in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas expensive?

In Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas, the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas?

About 12.3% of people in Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredonia (Biscoe), Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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