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Gum Springs

Arkansas · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.391 sq mi
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Gum Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. Median home value is $68,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−72%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+20%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36791221652081990201020202024Gum Springs
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,780
+107%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.205
−49%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(78)
Black55.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(9)
Black83.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(19)
Diversity Score
34
−49%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
65.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+35.0 ptssince 2017
from 51.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2016
from 73.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2016
from 26.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

Gum Springs, Arkansas has about 55 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gum Springs, Arkansas earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gum Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Gum Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $68,300.

How educated are people in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gum Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of people in Gum Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gum Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gum Springs, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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