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Hackett

Arkansas · 857 residents (2025 est.) · 1.441 sq mi
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Hackett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,081. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 13% 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 $136,700. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,118
+61%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:857 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3886088281K1K1990201020202024Hackett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,081
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,809 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,476
+80%since 2000
from $13,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+31%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+84%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(656)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other11.7%(131)
Diversity Score27.2%(304)
Diversity Score
27
+365%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 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 Hackett, Arkansas?

Hackett, Arkansas has about 1,118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hackett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hackett, Arkansas earns about $44,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hackett, Arkansas expensive?

In Hackett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Hackett, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hackett, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hackett, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of people in Hackett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hackett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hackett, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 657 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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