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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gosnell

Arkansas · 3,968 residents · 1.615 sq mi
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Gosnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,423. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,700. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,968
+5%since 1990
from 3,783 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,457 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,342 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.7
+11%since 1990
from 24.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gosnell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,423
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,371
+54%since 1990
from $8,683 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
47.7% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,291)
Black10.6%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(72)
Asian1.5%(58)
Diversity Score32.5%(1,228)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,125)
Black15.1%(600)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(137)
Asian1%(40)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,655)
42
+28%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+27%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gosnell, Arkansas?

Gosnell, Arkansas has about 3,968 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gosnell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gosnell, Arkansas earns about $31,423 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Gosnell, Arkansas?

About 8.0% 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 17.1% of people in Gosnell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gosnell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gosnell, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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