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Okolona

Arkansas · 97 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−39%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.2
+38%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
711382052723391990201020202024Okolona
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,928
+74%since 2000
from $14,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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 gross rent
$658
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(109)
Black31.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(67)
Black18.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.4%(44)
Diversity Score
45
−16%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+132%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.7%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okolona, Arkansas?

Okolona, Arkansas has about 97 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Okolona, Arkansas expensive?

In Okolona, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Okolona, Arkansas?

About 5.4% 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 4.0% of people in Okolona, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okolona, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Okolona, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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