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Gould

Arkansas · 837 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Gould has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,191. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 468 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
837
−36%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+34%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3436731K1K2K1990201020202024Gould
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,191
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,984
+1%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+144%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(262)
Black77.9%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(557)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(155)
Black77.7%(650)
Hispanic / Latino3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score45.7%(383)
Diversity Score
46
+7%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gould, Arkansas?

Gould, Arkansas has about 837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gould, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gould, Arkansas earns about $14,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gould, Arkansas expensive?

In Gould, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Gould, Arkansas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gould, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gould, Arkansas?

About 45.7% of people in Gould, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gould, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gould, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 640 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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