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Perla

Arkansas · 241 residents · 0.963 sq mi
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Perla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,563. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 126 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
+110%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
941562182803421990201020202024Perla
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,563
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,395
−16%since 2000
from $14,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
63.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(42)
Black63.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(97)
Black56.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other5.6%(13)
Diversity Score69.4%(167)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−34%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.8%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perla, Arkansas?

Perla, Arkansas has about 241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perla, Arkansas?

The typical household in Perla, Arkansas earns about $16,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perla, Arkansas expensive?

In Perla, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Perla, Arkansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Perla, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perla, Arkansas?

About 63.0% of people in Perla, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perla, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Perla, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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