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Hackett

Arkansas · 784 residents · 1.441 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
784
+13%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
544 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3886088281K1K1990201020202024Hackett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,280
+17%since 2000
from $13,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$75,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(26)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other26.7%(210)
Diversity Score52.5%(411)
Diversity Score
52
+796%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackett, Arkansas?

Hackett, Arkansas has about 784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Hackett, Arkansas expensive?

In Hackett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Hackett, Arkansas?

About 6.3% 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 40.8% 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 323 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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