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Griffithville

Arkansas · 159 residents (2025 est.) · 0.548 sq mi
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Griffithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% 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 $72,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−5%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+36%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801462112773431990201020202024Griffithville
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,361
+56%since 2000
from $13,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−12%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+75%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score17.9%(44)
Diversity Score
18
+41%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2012
from 41.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griffithville, Arkansas?

Griffithville, Arkansas has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griffithville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Griffithville, Arkansas earns about $32,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Griffithville, Arkansas expensive?

In Griffithville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Griffithville, Arkansas?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Griffithville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Griffithville, Arkansas?

About 21.3% of people in Griffithville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Griffithville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Griffithville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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