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Ravenden

Arkansas · 426 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Ravenden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,464. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 13% 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 $79,600. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426
−17%since 2000
from 511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863474094705321990201020202024Ravenden
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,464
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,539
+36%since 2000
from $10,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+132%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(412)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.8%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+69%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravenden, Arkansas?

Ravenden, Arkansas has about 426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ravenden, Arkansas?

The typical household in Ravenden, Arkansas earns about $24,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravenden, Arkansas expensive?

In Ravenden, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Ravenden, Arkansas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ravenden, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravenden, Arkansas?

About 33.1% of people in Ravenden, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravenden, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravenden, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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