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Arkansas · 1,061 residents (2025 est.) · 3.17 sq mi
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London has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,217
+32%since 2000
from 925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
384 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
35.4
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,061 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
7208671K1K1K1990201020202024London
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,688
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,804 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$26,914
+82%since 2000
from $14,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
24.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.485
+18%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$99,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$827
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
14.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
59.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in London on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(885)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,027)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(101)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other5.6%(68)
Diversity Score34.7%(422)
35
+802%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
19.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
51.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
5.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
−60.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.4%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
77.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
92.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in London, Arkansas?

London, Arkansas has about 1,217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in London, Arkansas?

The typical household in London, Arkansas earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is London, Arkansas expensive?

In London, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in London, Arkansas?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in London, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in London, Arkansas?

About 24.8% of people in London, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has London, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, London, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 389 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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