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Mount Ida

Arkansas · 996 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 $40,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,100. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+2%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+4%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7028951K1K1K1990201020202024Mount Ida
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,774
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,304
+50%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(869)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(24)
Diversity Score19.1%(190)
Diversity Score
19
+715%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

Mount Ida, Arkansas has about 996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Ida, Arkansas earns about $40,774 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 $160,100, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Ida, Arkansas?

About 16.7% 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 18.2% 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 230 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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