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Gosnell

Arkansas · 2,663 residents (2025 est.) · 1.615 sq mi
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Gosnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,130. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,190 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,778
−30%since 2000
from 3,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,720 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+27%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,663 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gosnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,130
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,423 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,247
+104%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+26%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,125)
Black15.1%(600)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(137)
Asian1%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(1,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(1,952)
Black23.4%(650)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(124)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,560)
Diversity Score
56
+35%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gosnell, Arkansas?

Gosnell, Arkansas has about 2,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gosnell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gosnell, Arkansas earns about $61,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gosnell, Arkansas expensive?

In Gosnell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Gosnell, Arkansas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gosnell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gosnell, Arkansas?

About 21.6% of people in Gosnell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gosnell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gosnell, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,005 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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