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Piggott

Arkansas · 3,849 residents · 5.396 sq mi
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Piggott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,800. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,849
−1%since 2000
from 3,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+3%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Piggott
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,486
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,457
+25%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,826)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,734)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.3%(50)
Diversity Score8.4%(323)
Diversity Score
8
+254%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 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
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piggott, Arkansas?

Piggott, Arkansas has about 3,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piggott, Arkansas?

The typical household in Piggott, Arkansas earns about $26,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piggott, Arkansas expensive?

In Piggott, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Piggott, Arkansas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Piggott, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piggott, Arkansas?

About 17.5% of people in Piggott, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piggott, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Piggott, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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