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Gum Springs

Arkansas · 120 residents · 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 $14,938. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

120
−38%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
307 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.5
+6%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
36791221652081990201020202024Gum Springs
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,938
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,032
−3%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
30.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services31.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$487
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
30.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
28.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
76.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.9
+160%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(49)
Black53.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.3%(81)
67
+1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
24.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

Gum Springs, Arkansas has about 120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gum Springs, Arkansas earns about $14,938 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

About 16.3% 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 30.1% 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 40 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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