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Jerome

Arkansas · 24 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−48%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−19%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1248841191551990201020202024Jerome
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,683
+85%since 2000
from $11,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
62.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
37.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(35)
Black6.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(14)
Black8.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino25%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64%(15)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+43.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerome, Arkansas?

Jerome, Arkansas has about 24 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Jerome, Arkansas?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jerome, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerome, Arkansas?

About 16.7% of people in Jerome, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerome, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerome, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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