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Horseshoe Lake

Arkansas · 264 residents · 0.153 sq mi
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Horseshoe Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,946. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,500. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−18%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,725 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
+29%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2252943644345031990201020202024Horseshoe Lake
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,946
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,844
+53%since 2000
from $17,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(303)
Black5.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(235)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(44)
Diversity Score37.5%(99)
Diversity Score
37
+182%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas?

Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas earns about $37,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas expensive?

In Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas?

About 18.6% of people in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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