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Higginson

Arkansas · 621 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Higginson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,792. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+64%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
−7%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2014346679001K1990201020202024Higginson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,170
+57%since 2000
from $11,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+55%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(544)
Black1.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(45)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score24.5%(152)
Diversity Score
24
+360%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higginson, Arkansas?

Higginson, Arkansas has about 621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higginson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Higginson, Arkansas earns about $34,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higginson, Arkansas expensive?

In Higginson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Higginson, Arkansas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Higginson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higginson, Arkansas?

About 10.3% of people in Higginson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higginson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Higginson, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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