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Hermitage

Arkansas · 525 residents · 1.067 sq mi
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Hermitage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,094. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 244 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,300. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
525
−32%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.4
+12%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2584646708761K1990201020202024Hermitage
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,094
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,006
+23%since 2000
from $10,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
58.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(314)
Black30.3%(233)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(212)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.2%(632)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(164)
Black28.8%(151)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score83%(436)
Diversity Score
83
+1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+50.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermitage, Arkansas?

Hermitage, Arkansas has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hermitage, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hermitage, Arkansas earns about $31,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermitage, Arkansas expensive?

In Hermitage, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Hermitage, Arkansas?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hermitage, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermitage, Arkansas?

About 26.6% of people in Hermitage, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermitage, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermitage, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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