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Perla

Arkansas · 257 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 $35,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 142 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+123%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−11%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941562182803421990201020202024Perla
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,375
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,561
+20%since 2000
from $14,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(122)
Black42%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(16)
Diversity Score73.4%(189)
Diversity Score
73
+27%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perla, Arkansas?

Perla, Arkansas has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perla, Arkansas?

The typical household in Perla, Arkansas earns about $35,375 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Perla, Arkansas?

About 4.9% 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 4.4% 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 74 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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