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Mountain View

Arkansas · 2,877 residents · 7.296 sq mi
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Mountain View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $170,600. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,877
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+11%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain View
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,209
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,302 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,390
+40%since 2000
from $17,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$170,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+103%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,755)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,641)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(68)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score9.5%(272)
Diversity Score
9
+120%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.1%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, Arkansas?

Mountain View, Arkansas has about 2,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, Arkansas earns about $23,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain View, Arkansas expensive?

In Mountain View, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, Arkansas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain View, Arkansas?

About 31.9% of people in Mountain View, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain View, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain View, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 412 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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