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Gilmore

Arkansas · 176 residents · 13.516 sq mi
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Gilmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,549. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 116 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−40%since 2000
from 292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+30%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781502232953671990201020202024Gilmore
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,549
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,670
+54%since 2000
from $8,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$675
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(58)
Black79.1%(231)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(51)
Black58%(102)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(24)
Diversity Score79.4%(140)
Diversity Score
79
+98%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilmore, Arkansas?

Gilmore, Arkansas has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilmore, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gilmore, Arkansas earns about $26,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilmore, Arkansas expensive?

In Gilmore, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Gilmore, Arkansas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gilmore, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilmore, Arkansas?

About 14.2% of people in Gilmore, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilmore, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilmore, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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