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Rison

Arkansas · 1,344 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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Rison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,300. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
+6%since 2000
from 1,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8601K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rison
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,271
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,591
+19%since 2000
from $13,106 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(787)
Black33.4%(424)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(765)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(806)
Black36.6%(492)
Hispanic / Latino2%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(829)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rison, Arkansas?

Rison, Arkansas has about 1,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rison, Arkansas earns about $34,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rison, Arkansas expensive?

In Rison, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Rison, Arkansas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rison, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rison, Arkansas?

About 28.5% of people in Rison, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rison, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rison, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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