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Poyen

Arkansas · 290 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Poyen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,700. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
290
+7%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2432973514054591990201020202024Poyen
2024441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,457
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,138
+24%since 2000
from $13,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(259)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(34)
Diversity Score
12
+28%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 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
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poyen, Arkansas?

Poyen, Arkansas has about 290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poyen, Arkansas?

The typical household in Poyen, Arkansas earns about $32,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poyen, Arkansas expensive?

In Poyen, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Poyen, Arkansas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poyen, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poyen, Arkansas?

About 30.8% of people in Poyen, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poyen, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Poyen, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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