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Higginson

Arkansas · 705 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Higginson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
705
+87%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2014346679001K1990201020202024Higginson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,155
+66%since 2000
from $11,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(563)
Black4.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(57)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.7%(12)
Diversity Score34.2%(241)
Diversity Score
34
+544%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higginson, Arkansas?

Higginson, Arkansas has about 705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higginson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Higginson, Arkansas earns about $56,875 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Higginson, Arkansas?

About 8.9% 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 15.5% 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 426 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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

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