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Norphlet

Arkansas · 717 residents (2025 est.) · 2.04 sq mi
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Norphlet is a city of 1,003 people in Arkansas. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 32.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,800. The foreign-born share is 2%. Median rent is $597 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,003
+22%since 2000
from 822 in 2000
717 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 441 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.0
−11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.04 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5397389371K1K19902000201020202024Norphlet
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 916.5%(165)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413%(130)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(69)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(54)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.6%(187)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(99)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.8%(88)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(78)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842%(20)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,705
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,159
+47%since 2000
from $15,754 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.451
+14%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

$120,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$597
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
15.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.91 people
+9%since 2009
from 2.66 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
27.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
16.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+77%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(771)
Black3.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(771)
Black13.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(20)
48
+167%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6%(60)
Puerto Rican1.7%(17)
Ancestry
English4.6%(46)
German3.1%(31)
American3%(30)
Scottish1.7%(17)
Finnish1.4%(14)
Hungarian1.4%(14)
Italian1.4%(14)
Irish1.1%(11)
French0.5%(5)
Norwegian0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
89.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
44.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.4%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(124)
Married49%(174)
Widowed3.9%(14)
Divorced12.1%(43)
Women 15+
Never married14.4%(43)
Married51.7%(154)
Widowed15.4%(46)
Divorced18.5%(55)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
40.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norphlet, Arkansas?

Norphlet, Arkansas has about 1,003 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norphlet, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norphlet, Arkansas earns about $51,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norphlet, Arkansas expensive?

In Norphlet, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Norphlet, Arkansas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Norphlet, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norphlet, Arkansas?

About 13.6% of people in Norphlet, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norphlet, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Norphlet, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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