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Rose Bud

Arkansas · 494 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 $42,661. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $116,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
+15%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
992674346017691990201020202024Rose Bud
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,661
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,626
−9%since 2000
from $22,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(444)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(17)
Diversity Score15.8%(78)
Diversity Score
16
+2560%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

Rose Bud, Arkansas has about 494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Bud, Arkansas earns about $42,661 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

About 23.2% 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 19.9% 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 339 residents, a change of about 219 percent over that period.

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

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