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Piney

Arkansas · 4,458 residents · 6.507 sq mi
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Piney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,901. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,458
+12%since 2000
from 3,988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
685 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Piney
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,901
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,827 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,657
+64%since 2000
from $15,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−9%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+64%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(3,645)
Black2.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(132)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(563)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(3,594)
Black6.3%(283)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(364)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other4.7%(208)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,879)
Diversity Score
42
+198%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piney, Arkansas?

Piney, Arkansas has about 4,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piney, Arkansas?

The typical household in Piney, Arkansas earns about $50,901 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piney, Arkansas expensive?

In Piney, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Piney, Arkansas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Piney, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piney, Arkansas?

About 28.5% of people in Piney, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piney, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Piney, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,972 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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