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Mammoth Spring

Arkansas · 929 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 $43,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,100. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
−19%since 2000
from 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+1%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8369421K1K1K1990201020202024Mammoth Spring
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,833
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,299
+71%since 2000
from $12,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(865)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.6%(52)
Diversity Score17.5%(162)
Diversity Score
17
+504%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas has about 929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas earns about $43,833 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas?

About 15.6% 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 21.8% 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 163 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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