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Kirby

Arkansas · 721 residents · 14.477 sq mi
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Kirby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 157 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−18%since 2019
from 878 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 61 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+19%since 2019
from 37.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5386627869101K201020202024Kirby
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,708 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,122
+1%since 2019
from $25,931 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−3%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(72)
Diversity Score
10
−12%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+6%since 2019
from 30.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Female
39.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirby, Arkansas?

Kirby, Arkansas has about 721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirby, Arkansas?

The typical household in Kirby, Arkansas earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirby, Arkansas expensive?

In Kirby, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $83,800.

How educated are people in Kirby, Arkansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kirby, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirby, Arkansas?

About 0.6% of people in Kirby, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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