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Leachville

Arkansas · 1,883 residents (2025 est.) · 4.403 sq mi
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Leachville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,800. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,852
−7%since 2000
from 1,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+19%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,883 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Leachville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,789 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,234
+77%since 2000
from $15,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+14%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,741)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(189)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,324)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(401)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(115)
Diversity Score54.8%(1,014)
Diversity Score
55
+116%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leachville, Arkansas?

Leachville, Arkansas has about 1,852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leachville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Leachville, Arkansas earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leachville, Arkansas expensive?

In Leachville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Leachville, Arkansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Leachville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leachville, Arkansas?

About 27.2% of people in Leachville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leachville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leachville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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