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Salesville

Arkansas · 524 residents (2025 est.) · 4.52 sq mi
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Salesville is home to 515 people in Arkansas. At a median age of 50.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

515
+18%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
524 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
114 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 106 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.0
+5%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.52 sq mi
Population, 19902024
30637644651558519902000201020202024Salesville
2024515
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(27)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(36)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.7%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.2%(32)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.2%(32)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.1%(78)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.5%(80)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.5%(90)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(32)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$22,620
+32%since 2000
from $17,077 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
21.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.356
−2%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$116,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$994
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
85.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
30.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.30 people
+5%since 2009
from 2.20 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
26.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+55%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(26)
12
−22%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English33.6%(173)
Irish23.7%(122)
German16.1%(83)
Swedish5.2%(27)
Italian2.3%(12)
American2.1%(11)
Belgian1.7%(9)
Hungarian1.4%(7)
Norwegian1.4%(7)
Dutch0.8%(4)
Scottish0.8%(4)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.4%(2)
Welsh0.4%(2)
French0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
10.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
11.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
12.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
46.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
12.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
26.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2013
from 21.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(70)
Married47.7%(104)
Widowed0.9%(2)
Divorced19.3%(42)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(34)
Married46.8%(96)
Widowed18%(37)
Divorced18.5%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2013
from 21.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
33.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
39.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)31.4%(16)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.5%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.4%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.8%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 51 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salesville, Arkansas?

Salesville, Arkansas has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salesville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Salesville, Arkansas earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salesville, Arkansas expensive?

In Salesville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Salesville, Arkansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salesville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salesville, Arkansas?

About 21.7% of people in Salesville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salesville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Salesville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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