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Judsonia

Arkansas · 1,906 residents (2025 est.) · 2.887 sq mi
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Judsonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,600. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,052
+4%since 2000
from 1,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 687 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Judsonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,279
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,660 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,747
+167%since 2000
from $11,891 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.611
+56%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,849)
Black2.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(46)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,736)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(203)
Diversity Score34%(698)
Diversity Score
34
+192%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+32.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Judsonia, Arkansas?

Judsonia, Arkansas has about 2,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Judsonia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Judsonia, Arkansas earns about $43,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Judsonia, Arkansas expensive?

In Judsonia, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Judsonia, Arkansas?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Judsonia, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Judsonia, Arkansas?

About 29.0% of people in Judsonia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Judsonia, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Judsonia, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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