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Green Forest

Arkansas · 2,972 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 $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,972
+9%since 2000
from 2,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+10%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Green Forest
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,787
+57%since 2000
from $10,720 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade63%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,218)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,213)
Asian11.2%(333)
Other3.5%(104)
Diversity Score78.5%(2,333)
Diversity Score
78
+37%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
25.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Forest, Arkansas?

Green Forest, Arkansas has about 2,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Forest, Arkansas earns about $40,000 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Green Forest, Arkansas?

About 7.5% 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 21.8% 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 922 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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