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Gateway

Arkansas · 436 residents · 6.559 sq mi
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Gateway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 320 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,400. With a median age of 44.0, 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 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
+276%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+276%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+15%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
211582954325691990201020202024Gateway
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,315
+53%since 2000
from $16,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(34)
Diversity Score35.9%(156)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gateway, Arkansas?

Gateway, Arkansas has about 436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gateway, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gateway, Arkansas earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gateway, Arkansas expensive?

In Gateway, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Gateway, Arkansas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gateway, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gateway, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of people in Gateway, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gateway, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gateway, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 369 residents, a change of about 551 percent over that period.

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

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