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Leslie

Arkansas · 371 residents (2025 est.) · 0.758 sq mi
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Leslie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
−8%since 2000
from 482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+25%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3374525676827971990201020202024Leslie
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,485 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,225
+55%since 2000
from $10,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−9%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+89%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score8.7%(39)
Diversity Score
9
+181%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leslie, Arkansas?

Leslie, Arkansas has about 444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leslie, Arkansas?

The typical household in Leslie, Arkansas earns about $21,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leslie, Arkansas expensive?

In Leslie, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Leslie, Arkansas?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leslie, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leslie, Arkansas?

About 48.6% of people in Leslie, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leslie, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leslie, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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