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Gum Springs

Arkansas · 91 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 $38,125. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
91
−53%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+6%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36791221652081990201020202024Gum Springs
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,442
+38%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(34)
Black51.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.8%(65)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

Gum Springs, Arkansas has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gum Springs, Arkansas earns about $38,125 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Gum Springs, Arkansas?

About 37.9% 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 27.0% 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 69 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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