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Rosston

Arkansas · 272 residents · 4.421 sq mi
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Rosston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+3%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+27%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052893744585421990201020202024Rosston
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,207
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,676
+98%since 2000
from $11,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(89)
Black56.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.2%(177)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+2%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosston, Arkansas?

Rosston, Arkansas has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosston, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rosston, Arkansas earns about $58,207 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Rosston, Arkansas?

About 15.5% 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 13.3% 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 39 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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