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Reed

Arkansas · 130 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Reed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,000. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−53%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+74%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
581422273123961990201020202024Reed
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,303
+110%since 2000
from $8,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction37.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$46,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$370
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(9)
Black90.8%(118)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(26)
Diversity Score
20
+332%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reed, Arkansas?

Reed, Arkansas has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reed, Arkansas?

The typical household in Reed, Arkansas earns about $23,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reed, Arkansas expensive?

In Reed, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Reed, Arkansas?

About 5.5% 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 28.0% 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 238 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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

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