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Piney

Arkansas · 5,238 residents · 6.507 sq mi
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Piney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,713. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
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
5,238
+31%since 2000
from 3,988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
805 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Piney
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,713
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,827 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,250
+81%since 2000
from $15,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(3,941)
Black6%(314)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(556)
Asian1%(53)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score41.5%(2,175)
Diversity Score
42
+194%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piney, Arkansas?

Piney, Arkansas has about 5,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piney, Arkansas?

The typical household in Piney, Arkansas earns about $50,713 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 $95,900, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Piney, Arkansas?

About 16.0% 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 24.9% 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 2,752 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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