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Gould

Arkansas · 663 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 $20,417. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 642 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−49%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+48%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3436731K1K2K1990201020202024Gould
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,417
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,993
+18%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+133%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(68)
Black86%(570)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score29.4%(195)
Diversity Score
29
−31%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gould, Arkansas?

Gould, Arkansas has about 663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gould, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gould, Arkansas earns about $20,417 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Gould, Arkansas?

About 11.7% 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 32.1% 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 814 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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