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Heber Springs

Arkansas · 7,165 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 $30,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,600. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
7,165
+11%since 2000
from 6,432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−4%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Heber Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,663
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,599 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,505
−16%since 2000
from $19,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,206)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(116)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(387)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,722)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(265)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.9%(136)
Diversity Score14.8%(1,061)
Diversity Score
15
+146%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heber Springs, Arkansas?

Heber Springs, Arkansas has about 7,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heber Springs, Arkansas earns about $30,663 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 $110,600, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Heber Springs, Arkansas?

About 14.3% 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 25.2% 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 1,567 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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