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Rose Bud

Arkansas · 482 residents · 6.039 sq mi
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Rose Bud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
+12%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
992674346017691990201020202024Rose Bud
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,732 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,605
−27%since 2000
from $22,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(34)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.3%(40)
Diversity Score33.2%(160)
Diversity Score
33
+5487%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

Rose Bud, Arkansas has about 482 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rose Bud, Arkansas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose Bud, Arkansas expensive?

In Rose Bud, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Bud, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

About 22.2% of people in Rose Bud, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Bud, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Bud, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 327 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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

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