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Piggott

Arkansas · 3,622 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 $37,409. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% 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 $91,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,622
−7%since 2000
from 3,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Piggott
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,070
+35%since 2000
from $16,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,385)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3%(110)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.6%(95)
Diversity Score14.6%(529)
Diversity Score
15
+514%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piggott, Arkansas?

Piggott, Arkansas has about 3,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piggott, Arkansas?

The typical household in Piggott, Arkansas earns about $37,409 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Piggott, Arkansas?

About 15.6% 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 18.7% of people in Piggott, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piggott, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Piggott, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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