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Jericho

Arkansas · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.307 sq mi
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Jericho has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,528. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−35%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24731221712201990201020202024Jericho
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,528
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,734
+258%since 2000
from $8,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−15%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services12.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(8)
Black92.4%(170)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+126%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 32.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+51.8 ptssince 2017
from 31.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jericho, Arkansas?

Jericho, Arkansas has about 119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jericho, Arkansas?

The typical household in Jericho, Arkansas earns about $66,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Jericho, Arkansas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jericho, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jericho, Arkansas?

About 3.4% of people in Jericho, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jericho, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jericho, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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