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Mineral Springs

Arkansas · 1,085 residents · 2.133 sq mi
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Mineral Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% 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 $84,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,085
−14%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K1K1K1K1990201020202024Mineral Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,966
+60%since 2000
from $12,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+54%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(586)
Black41.4%(523)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(138)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score74%(935)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(310)
Black49.6%(538)
Hispanic / Latino17%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(25)
Diversity Score78%(846)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Springs, Arkansas?

Mineral Springs, Arkansas has about 1,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mineral Springs, Arkansas earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Mineral Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Springs, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral Springs, Arkansas?

About 10.3% of people in Mineral Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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