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Reader

Arkansas · 40 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Reader has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,822. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−51%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+111%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0531071602131990201020202024Reader
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,822
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$6,363
−30%since 2000
from $9,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
80.4%
+42.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information100%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
59
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(13)
Black47.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino10%(4)
Asian2.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.1%(30)
Diversity Score
75
+20%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+44.3 ptssince 2010
from 20.1% in 2010
Female
35.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2010
from 79.9% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reader, Arkansas?

Reader, Arkansas has about 40 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reader, Arkansas?

The typical household in Reader, Arkansas earns about $15,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reader, Arkansas expensive?

In Reader, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $34,900.

How educated are people in Reader, Arkansas?

About 14.7% 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 80.4% 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 64 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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