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Rosston

Arkansas · 261 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 $33,646. 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 has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
−2%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+15%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052893744585421990201020202024Rosston
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,646
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,981
+59%since 2000
from $11,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−47.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(96)
Black62.1%(162)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(15)
Diversity Score65.5%(171)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
5.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosston, Arkansas?

Rosston, Arkansas has about 261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosston, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rosston, Arkansas earns about $33,646 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 $52,100, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Rosston, Arkansas?

About 16.5% 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 20.5% of people in Rosston, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosston, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosston, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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