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Gentry

Arkansas · 3,158 residents · 5.659 sq mi
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Gentry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,513. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,900. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,158
+46%since 2000
from 2,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
558 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
−4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gentry
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,513
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,966
+26%since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,904)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(121)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(2,380)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino12%(379)
Asian4.1%(131)
Other2.9%(92)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,368)
Diversity Score
43
+193%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry, Arkansas?

Gentry, Arkansas has about 3,158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gentry, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gentry, Arkansas earns about $34,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gentry, Arkansas expensive?

In Gentry, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Gentry, Arkansas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gentry, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gentry, Arkansas?

About 16.5% of people in Gentry, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gentry, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gentry, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,432 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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