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Knobel

Arkansas · 287 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Knobel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−20%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1182062943824701990201020202024Knobel
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,821
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,485
+46%since 2000
from $10,624 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information28.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score6.6%(19)
Diversity Score
7
−4%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.2%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knobel, Arkansas?

Knobel, Arkansas has about 287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knobel, Arkansas?

The typical household in Knobel, Arkansas earns about $29,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knobel, Arkansas expensive?

In Knobel, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $23,500, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Knobel, Arkansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Knobel, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knobel, Arkansas?

About 18.1% of people in Knobel, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knobel, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Knobel, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 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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