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Reader

Arkansas · 43 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−48%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.5
−17%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0531071602131990201020202024Reader
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information58.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2010
from 66.2% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(41)
Black50%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(51)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+72.1 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
0.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2010
from 20.1% in 2010
Female
100.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2010
from 79.9% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2017
from 12.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reader, Arkansas?

Reader, Arkansas has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Reader, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Reader, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reader, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of people in Reader, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reader, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Reader, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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