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Huntsville

Arkansas · 2,346 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 $26,466. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,600. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,346
+21%since 2000
from 1,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
−12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Huntsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,466
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,230
−3%since 2000
from $14,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,841)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(418)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.4%(57)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,002)
Diversity Score
43
+48%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Arkansas?

Huntsville, Arkansas has about 2,346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Huntsville, Arkansas earns about $26,466 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Arkansas?

About 9.4% 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 36.2% of people in Huntsville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 717 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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