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Mount Ida

Arkansas · 1,076 residents · 1.569 sq mi
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Mount Ida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
+10%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+4%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7028951K1K1K1990201020202024Mount Ida
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,938
+33%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(943)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,004)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(56)
Diversity Score18.8%(202)
Diversity Score
19
+701%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% 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
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

Mount Ida, Arkansas has about 1,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mount Ida, Arkansas earns about $34,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Ida, Arkansas expensive?

In Mount Ida, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Ida, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of people in Mount Ida, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Ida, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Ida, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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