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Griffithville

Arkansas · 155 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Griffithville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,523. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
155
−41%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+20%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801462112773431990201020202024Griffithville
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,523
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,647
+58%since 2000
from $13,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(130)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(21)
Diversity Score
14
+9%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griffithville, Arkansas?

Griffithville, Arkansas has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griffithville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Griffithville, Arkansas earns about $33,523 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Griffithville, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 12.7% of people in Griffithville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Griffithville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Griffithville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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