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Norphlet

Arkansas · 766 residents · 2.044 sq mi
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Norphlet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,703. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
766
−7%since 2000
from 822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5397389371K1K1990201020202024Norphlet
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,703
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,777
+45%since 2000
from $15,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(771)
Black3.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(668)
Black5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score21.8%(167)
Diversity Score
22
+68%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norphlet, Arkansas?

Norphlet, Arkansas has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norphlet, Arkansas?

The typical household in Norphlet, Arkansas earns about $55,703 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Norphlet, Arkansas?

About 19.0% 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 18.7% 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 74 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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