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Leachville

Arkansas · 2,039 residents · 4.403 sq mi
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Leachville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,800. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,039
+3%since 2000
from 1,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Leachville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,789 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,061
+44%since 2000
from $15,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,656)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino13%(266)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3%(60)
Diversity Score36.9%(753)
Diversity Score
37
+45%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leachville, Arkansas?

Leachville, Arkansas has about 2,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leachville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Leachville, Arkansas earns about $33,000 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Leachville, Arkansas?

About 14.8% 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 29.9% 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 296 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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