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Salesville

Arkansas · 450 residents · 4.515 sq mi
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Salesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
+3%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+4%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063764465155851990201020202024Salesville
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,926
+11%since 2000
from $17,077 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(11)
Diversity Score16.4%(74)
Diversity Score
16
+250%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% 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
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salesville, Arkansas?

Salesville, Arkansas has about 450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salesville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Salesville, Arkansas earns about $33,125 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Salesville, Arkansas?

About 6.1% 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 9.0% 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 63 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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