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Horseshoe Bend

Arkansas · 2,623 residents (2025 est.) · 13.361 sq mi
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Horseshoe Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,080. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,500. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,555
+12%since 2000
from 2,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
−15%since 2000
from 62.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,623 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Horseshoe Bend
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,080
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,684
+46%since 2000
from $18,987 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−5%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,203)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,208)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(58)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other9.5%(244)
Diversity Score30.4%(777)
Diversity Score
30
+688%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 30.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+29.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas?

Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas has about 2,555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas?

The typical household in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas earns about $46,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas expensive?

In Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas?

About 26.2% of people in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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