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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rosston

Arkansas · 233 residents · 4.421 sq mi
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Rosston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

233
−12%vs 2000
vs 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 30.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2052893744585421990201020202024Rosston
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,928
−42%vs 2000
vs $11,957 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
81.6%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
18.4% rent
1.6
+57%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(111)
Black57.7%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(163)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(147)
Black36.9%(86)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(136)
58
−5%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rosston, Arkansas?

Rosston, Arkansas has about 233 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rosston, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rosston, Arkansas earns about $17,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosston, Arkansas expensive?

In Rosston, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Rosston, Arkansas?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rosston, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosston, Arkansas?

About 22.7% of people in Rosston, 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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