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Arkansas · 113 residents (2025 est.) · 0.203 sq mi
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Reed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,125. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−43%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+89%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
581422273123961990201020202024Reed
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,014
+175%since 2000
from $8,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+76%since 2010
from 0.247 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

Median gross rent
$720
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(2)
Black96%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black97.4%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(4)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+36%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+243%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 31.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 29.9% 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 Reed, Arkansas?

Reed, Arkansas has about 156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reed, Arkansas?

The typical household in Reed, Arkansas earns about $31,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reed, Arkansas expensive?

In Reed, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Reed, Arkansas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Reed, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reed, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of people in Reed, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reed, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Reed, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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