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Smackover

Arkansas · 1,630 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Smackover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,630. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 375 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,630
−19%since 2000
from 2,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Smackover
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,630
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,807 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,252
+95%since 2000
from $14,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(1,451)
Black26.3%(527)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(989)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,099)
Black24.5%(400)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score54%(880)
Diversity Score
54
+9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smackover, Arkansas?

Smackover, Arkansas has about 1,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smackover, Arkansas?

The typical household in Smackover, Arkansas earns about $49,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smackover, Arkansas expensive?

In Smackover, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Smackover, Arkansas?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Smackover, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smackover, Arkansas?

About 17.4% of people in Smackover, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smackover, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smackover, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 604 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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