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Kibler

Arkansas · 1,029 residents (2025 est.) · 4.996 sq mi
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Kibler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $210,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,085
+12%since 2000
from 969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−3%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,029 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8921K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kibler
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,103
+78%since 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−1%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+88%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(917)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian1.9%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,024)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(52)
Diversity Score13.4%(145)
Diversity Score
13
+58%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+131%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.8 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
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kibler, Arkansas?

Kibler, Arkansas has about 1,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kibler, Arkansas?

The typical household in Kibler, Arkansas earns about $58,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kibler, Arkansas expensive?

In Kibler, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $210,100, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Kibler, Arkansas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kibler, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kibler, Arkansas?

About 9.5% of people in Kibler, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kibler, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kibler, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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