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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Huntsville

Arkansas · 1,629 residents · 5.402 sq mi
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Huntsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,410. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,900. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,629
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
302 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
+7%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Huntsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,410
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,288 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,924
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,686 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $333 in 2000
US average: $450
63.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
36.9% rent
2.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,626)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(247)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.8%(557)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,592)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.1%(34)
Diversity Score5.9%(95)
6
−80%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Arkansas?

Huntsville, Arkansas has about 1,629 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Huntsville, Arkansas earns about $16,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, Arkansas expensive?

In Huntsville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, Arkansas?

About 22.4% of people in Huntsville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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