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Parkdale

Arkansas · 172 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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Parkdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,958. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−54%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+28%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
361292223154081990201020202024Parkdale
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,958
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,388
+26%since 2000
from $9,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing19.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(111)
Black65.5%(247)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(48)
Black68%(117)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.1%(93)
Diversity Score
54
−5%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−24%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkdale, Arkansas?

Parkdale, Arkansas has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkdale, Arkansas?

The typical household in Parkdale, Arkansas earns about $33,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkdale, Arkansas expensive?

In Parkdale, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Parkdale, Arkansas?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parkdale, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkdale, Arkansas?

About 17.8% of people in Parkdale, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkdale, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkdale, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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