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O'Kean

Arkansas · 193 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $76,000. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−2%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−1%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:193 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1311862412953501990201020202024O'Kean
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,037
+138%since 2000
from $11,342 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−2%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(17)
Diversity Score19.8%(39)
Diversity Score
20
+1445%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in O'Kean, Arkansas?

O'Kean, Arkansas has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is O'Kean, Arkansas expensive?

In O'Kean, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $76,000.

How educated are people in O'Kean, Arkansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in O'Kean, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in O'Kean, Arkansas?

About 25.5% of people in O'Kean, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has O'Kean, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, O'Kean, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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