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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oil Trough

Arkansas · 214 residents · 0.229 sq mi
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Oil Trough has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,900. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

214
−2%vs 2000
vs 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
934 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1792092382672971990201020202024Oil Trough
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,375
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,528 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,430
−47%vs 2000
vs $14,079 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.8%
+20.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $380 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
1.7
+33%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(204)
Black3.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(17)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(15)
7
−15%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.3%
−26.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+61%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

Oil Trough, Arkansas has about 214 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

The typical household in Oil Trough, Arkansas earns about $14,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oil Trough, Arkansas expensive?

In Oil Trough, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $23,900, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oil Trough, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

About 31.8% of people in Oil Trough, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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