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Patmos

Arkansas · 57 residents (2025 est.) · 0.111 sq mi
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Patmos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−38%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+50%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
144270981261990201020202024Patmos
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,129
+55%since 2000
from $13,597 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
+13%since 2010
from 0.250 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade57.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−66.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(1)
Diversity Score24.1%(9)
Diversity Score
24
+468%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
40.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patmos, Arkansas?

Patmos, Arkansas has about 38 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Patmos, Arkansas?

The typical household in Patmos, Arkansas earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Patmos, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Patmos, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patmos, Arkansas?

About 28.9% of people in Patmos, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patmos, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Patmos, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 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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