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Oden

Arkansas · 232 residents · 0.814 sq mi
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Oden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
232
+5%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061972883784691990201020202024Oden
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,788
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,127
+36%since 2000
from $12,610 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(6)
Diversity Score
3
+18%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oden, Arkansas?

Oden, Arkansas has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Oden, Arkansas earns about $37,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oden, Arkansas expensive?

In Oden, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Oden, Arkansas?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oden, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oden, Arkansas?

About 10.9% of people in Oden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oden, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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