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Green Forest

Arkansas · 2,761 residents · 2.465 sq mi
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Green Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,761
+2%since 2000
from 2,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
+4%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Green Forest
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,654
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,035
+31%since 2000
from $10,720 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(1,747)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(902)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(1,557)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(1,594)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino39%(1,077)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other2.2%(61)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,775)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Forest, Arkansas?

Green Forest, Arkansas has about 2,761 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Forest, Arkansas?

The typical household in Green Forest, Arkansas earns about $29,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Forest, Arkansas expensive?

In Green Forest, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Green Forest, Arkansas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Green Forest, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Forest, Arkansas?

About 23.1% of people in Green Forest, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Forest, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Forest, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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