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Rondo

Arkansas · 148 residents (2025 est.) · 1.008 sq mi
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Rondo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,714. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,700. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
−53%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+34%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:148 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
681732793844891990201020202024Rondo
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,714
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,250
+78%since 2000
from $13,601 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+7%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.7%
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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(59)
Black70%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(54)
Black36.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score76.3%(85)
Diversity Score
76
+50%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 45.0% 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 Rondo, Arkansas?

Rondo, Arkansas has about 111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rondo, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rondo, Arkansas earns about $35,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rondo, Arkansas expensive?

In Rondo, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Rondo, Arkansas?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rondo, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rondo, Arkansas?

About 10.8% of people in Rondo, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rondo, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rondo, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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