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Keiser

Arkansas · 751 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Keiser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,900. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
−7%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.2
−8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5736397067738391990201020202024Keiser
2024774
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(52)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(51)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(63)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(57)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(48)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(101)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(89)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(86)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(91)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.5%(56)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(43)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,517 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,877
+14%since 2000
from $14,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+97%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(740)
Black4.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(641)
Black8.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(42)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.9%(39)
Ancestry
German11.4%(90)
Irish10.7%(85)
English7.7%(61)
Scotch-Irish5.3%(42)
Greek4.6%(36)
American2.9%(23)
French0.9%(7)
Scottish0.4%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.4%(128)
Married49.3%(149)
Widowed0.7%(2)
Divorced7.6%(23)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(74)
Married43.3%(119)
Widowed25.1%(69)
Divorced4.7%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keiser, Arkansas?

Keiser, Arkansas has about 751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keiser, Arkansas?

The typical household in Keiser, Arkansas earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keiser, Arkansas expensive?

In Keiser, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Keiser, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Keiser, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keiser, Arkansas?

About 44.4% of people in Keiser, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keiser, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Keiser, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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