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Mountain Pine

Arkansas · 586 residents (2025 est.) · 1.661 sq mi
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Mountain Pine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,013. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 217 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−28%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+31%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5196117047968881990201020202024Mountain Pine
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,013
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,955
+114%since 2000
from $9,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+4%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$624
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.1%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(548)
Black23.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(431)
Black16.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(31)
Diversity Score45.7%(254)
Diversity Score
46
−5%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−62.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 31.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

Mountain Pine, Arkansas has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mountain Pine, Arkansas earns about $49,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Pine, Arkansas expensive?

In Mountain Pine, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Pine, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

About 19.8% of people in Mountain Pine, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain Pine, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain Pine, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 288 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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