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Letona

Arkansas · 240 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Letona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 1% 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 $86,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240
+19%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+2%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812252693133571990201020202024Letona
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,806
+118%since 2000
from $12,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(13)
Diversity Score15.2%(36)
Diversity Score
15
+1086%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Letona, Arkansas?

Letona, Arkansas has about 240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Letona, Arkansas?

The typical household in Letona, Arkansas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Letona, Arkansas expensive?

In Letona, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Letona, Arkansas?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Letona, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Letona, Arkansas?

About 29.4% of people in Letona, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Letona, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Letona, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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