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Knobel

Arkansas · 147 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Knobel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,115. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 211 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−59%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+41%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1182062943824701990201020202024Knobel
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,115
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,439
+224%since 2000
from $10,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+50.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
0.1
−91%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(8)
Diversity Score
5
−23%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
68.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knobel, Arkansas?

Knobel, Arkansas has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knobel, Arkansas?

The typical household in Knobel, Arkansas earns about $80,115 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Knobel, Arkansas?

About 0.0% 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 10.8% 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 200 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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