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Hoxie

Arkansas · 2,598 residents · 6.666 sq mi
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Hoxie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,395. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% 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 $73,200. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
2,598
−8%since 2000
from 2,817 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hoxie
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,395
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,753
+54%since 2000
from $12,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,734)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,407)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other9.1%(236)
Diversity Score23.6%(612)
Diversity Score
24
+394%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoxie, Arkansas?

Hoxie, Arkansas has about 2,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoxie, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hoxie, Arkansas earns about $30,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoxie, Arkansas expensive?

In Hoxie, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Hoxie, Arkansas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hoxie, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoxie, Arkansas?

About 14.6% of people in Hoxie, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoxie, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoxie, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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