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Southside

Arkansas · 4,279 residents · 9.855 sq mi
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Southside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,279
+8%since 2019
from 3,952 in 2019
2015 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 401 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−9%since 2019
from 41.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201520202024Southside
20244K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,379 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,185
+9%since 2019
from $18,465 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $774 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(3,544)
Black3.8%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(97)
Diversity Score24%(949)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,660)
Black1.8%(79)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(248)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other4.3%(182)
Diversity Score29.4%(1,257)
Diversity Score
29
+22%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−7%since 2019
from 16.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
Female
60.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside, Arkansas?

Southside, Arkansas has about 4,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside, Arkansas?

The typical household in Southside, Arkansas earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside, Arkansas expensive?

In Southside, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Southside, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southside, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside, Arkansas?

About 15.6% of people in Southside, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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