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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morrilton

Arkansas · 6,551 residents · 8.828 sq mi
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Morrilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $40,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,551
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,389
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,007 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,630
−43%vs 2000
vs $16,957 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$293
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $419 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(5,037)
Black17.4%(1,142)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(221)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(2,882)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(5,378)
Black17.1%(1,121)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(58)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score38.6%(2,530)
Diversity Score
39
−12%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.8%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morrilton, Arkansas?

Morrilton, Arkansas has about 6,551 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morrilton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Morrilton, Arkansas earns about $18,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morrilton, Arkansas expensive?

In Morrilton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Morrilton, Arkansas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morrilton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morrilton, Arkansas?

About 16.8% of people in Morrilton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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