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Roland

Arkansas · 820 residents · 8.071 sq mi
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Roland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,315. Population has grown 39% since 2019. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $401,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
820
+39%since 2019
from 590 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+39%since 2019
from 73 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
−4%since 2019
from 51.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3846128411K1K201020202024Roland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,315
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,865 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,204
+132%since 2019
from $22,041 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,700
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
12.0% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+115%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(570)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(683)
Black7.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(213)
Diversity Score
26
+215%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 50.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
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
57.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roland, Arkansas?

Roland, Arkansas has about 820 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Roland, Arkansas earns about $42,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roland, Arkansas expensive?

In Roland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $401,700.

How educated are people in Roland, Arkansas?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roland, Arkansas?

About 5.0% of people in Roland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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