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Roe

Arkansas · 74 residents (2025 est.) · 0.179 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
+4%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−14%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:74 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
56931311682061990201020202024Roe
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$118,299
+414%since 2000
from $23,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.643
+86%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(114)
Black7.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(82)
Black11.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other24%(31)
Diversity Score65.6%(85)
Diversity Score
66
+287%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.1% 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 Roe, Arkansas?

Roe, Arkansas has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Roe, Arkansas?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roe, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roe, Arkansas?

About 1.6% of people in Roe, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roe, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roe, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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