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Mountain Pine

Arkansas · 585 residents · 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 $31,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 187 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
585
−24%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5196117047968881990201020202024Mountain Pine
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,213
+116%since 2000
from $9,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$473
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(389)
Black17.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score53.1%(311)
Diversity Score
53
+10%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

Mountain Pine, Arkansas has about 585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Pine, Arkansas earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Pine, Arkansas expensive?

In Mountain Pine, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Pine, Arkansas?

About 5.8% 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 25.4% 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 258 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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