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Oak Grove Heights

Arkansas · 1,104 residents · 2.995 sq mi
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Oak Grove Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 13% 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 $129,400. Households here earn about 43% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,104
+52%since 2000
from 727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4536779011K1K1990201020202024Oak Grove Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,132
+84%since 2000
from $12,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,027)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score9.5%(105)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas?

Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas has about 1,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas expensive?

In Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas?

About 10.8% of people in Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 576 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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