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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Heber Springs

Arkansas · 6,432 residents · 9.094 sq mi
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Heber Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,599. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,432
+15%since 1990
from 5,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
707 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+4%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Heber Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,599
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,656
+94%since 1990
from $10,142 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.8
−1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(5,590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,206)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(116)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score6%(387)
6
+132%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heber Springs, Arkansas?

Heber Springs, Arkansas has about 6,432 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Heber Springs, Arkansas earns about $29,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heber Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Heber Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Heber Springs, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heber Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heber Springs, Arkansas?

About 13.3% of people in Heber Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heber Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Heber Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 834 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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