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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Okolona

Arkansas · 160 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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Okolona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $29,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

160
+33%since 1990
from 120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
202 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 151 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−19%since 1990
from 52.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
711382052723391990201020202024Okolona
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,833
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,318
+76%since 1990
from $8,113 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.6%
−16.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
91.4%
+15.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
8.6% rent
1.0
−12%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(68)
Black43.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(109)
Black31.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(87)
54
−12%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−47%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okolona, Arkansas?

Okolona, Arkansas has about 160 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okolona, Arkansas?

The typical household in Okolona, Arkansas earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okolona, Arkansas expensive?

In Okolona, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $29,600, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Okolona, Arkansas?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Okolona, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okolona, Arkansas?

About 0.6% of people in Okolona, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okolona, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Okolona, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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