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Oil Trough

Arkansas · 226 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 $42,500. Population has held roughly steady 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 $74,400. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
+4%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792092382672971990201020202024Oil Trough
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,447
+38%since 2000
from $14,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(188)
Black5.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(8)
Diversity Score33.8%(76)
Diversity Score
34
+322%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

Oil Trough, Arkansas has about 226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oil Trough, Arkansas earns about $42,500 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 $74,400.

How educated are people in Oil Trough, Arkansas?

About 12.9% 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 25.9% of people in Oil Trough, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oil Trough, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oil Trough, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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