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Oak Grove

Arkansas · 396 residents (2025 est.) · 2.76 sq mi
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Oak Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,400. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−24%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+57%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1922653384104831990201020202024Oak Grove
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,228
+77%since 2000
from $15,364 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+15%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(10)
Asian2.8%(8)
Other28.8%(82)
Diversity Score61.7%(176)
Diversity Score
62
+4419%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+132%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Arkansas?

Oak Grove, Arkansas has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Arkansas?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Arkansas earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Arkansas expensive?

In Oak Grove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $166,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Arkansas?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Arkansas?

About 14.0% of people in Oak Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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