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Norfork

Arkansas · 511 residents · 2.225 sq mi
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Norfork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
511
+6%since 2000
from 484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
−8%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474405346287211990201020202024Norfork
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,444
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,080
+8%since 2000
from $16,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+90%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(464)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(488)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian1%(5)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score6.9%(35)
Diversity Score
7
+160%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norfork, Arkansas?

Norfork, Arkansas has about 511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norfork, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norfork, Arkansas earns about $24,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norfork, Arkansas expensive?

In Norfork, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Norfork, Arkansas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Norfork, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norfork, Arkansas?

About 10.4% of people in Norfork, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norfork, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norfork, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 133 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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