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Rudy

Arkansas · 130 residents · 1.587 sq mi
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Rudy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,568. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+81%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+22%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
281031792553301990201020202024Rudy
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,568
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,570
+91%since 2000
from $11,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$575
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
42.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian2.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(13)
Diversity Score
10
+180%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rudy, Arkansas?

Rudy, Arkansas has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rudy, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rudy, Arkansas earns about $45,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rudy, Arkansas expensive?

In Rudy, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Rudy, Arkansas?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rudy, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rudy, Arkansas?

About 32.9% of people in Rudy, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rudy, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rudy, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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

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