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Pencil Bluff

Arkansas · 51 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2023. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
+82%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
+82%since 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+125%since 2023
from 26.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
243750637620202024Pencil Bluff
202451
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$81,390
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+78.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
78.1%
+78.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
62.7%
+62.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
Female
62.7%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas?

Pencil Bluff, Arkansas has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of people in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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