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Mammoth Spring

Arkansas · 977 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Mammoth Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,682. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,200. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
−15%since 2000
from 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8369421K1K1K1990201020202024Mammoth Spring
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,682
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,588 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,848
−13%since 2000
from $12,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,099)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(938)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.5%(24)
Diversity Score10.7%(104)
Diversity Score
11
+270%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas has about 977 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas earns about $18,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mammoth Spring, Arkansas expensive?

In Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

About 39.5% of people in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mammoth Spring, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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