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Oden

Arkansas · 180 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 $36,023. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−18%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+29%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061972883784691990201020202024Oden
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,023
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,074
+20%since 2000
from $12,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score10.2%(18)
Diversity Score
10
+342%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oden, Arkansas?

Oden, Arkansas has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Oden, Arkansas earns about $36,023 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Oden, Arkansas?

About 17.8% 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 21.4% 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 44 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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