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Parkin

Arkansas · 766 residents (2025 est.) · 2.558 sq mi
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Parkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,942. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 908 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $43,500. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−57%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+62%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:766 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5569081K2K2K1990201020202024Parkin
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,942
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,669 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,754
+79%since 2000
from $11,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−11%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(482)
Black68.4%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(865)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(230)
Black58.9%(409)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(55)
Diversity Score67.1%(465)
Diversity Score
67
+24%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
28.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.8%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 41.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkin, Arkansas?

Parkin, Arkansas has about 694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkin, Arkansas?

The typical household in Parkin, Arkansas earns about $23,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkin, Arkansas expensive?

In Parkin, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Parkin, Arkansas?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parkin, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkin, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of people in Parkin, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkin, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkin, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,153 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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