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Greers Ferry

Arkansas · 831 residents (2025 est.) · 7.218 sq mi
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Greers Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,235. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,000. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−16%since 2000
from 930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.9
+22%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:831 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6857648449231K1990201020202024Greers Ferry
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,235
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,238 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,007
+136%since 2000
from $16,496 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+13%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(899)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score17.2%(134)
Diversity Score
17
+354%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greers Ferry, Arkansas?

Greers Ferry, Arkansas has about 778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greers Ferry, Arkansas?

The typical household in Greers Ferry, Arkansas earns about $57,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greers Ferry, Arkansas expensive?

In Greers Ferry, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $207,000, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Greers Ferry, Arkansas?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greers Ferry, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greers Ferry, Arkansas?

About 14.5% of people in Greers Ferry, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greers Ferry, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greers Ferry, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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