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Stamps

Arkansas · 1,693 residents · 3.052 sq mi
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Stamps has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,730. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 438 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
−21%since 2000
from 2,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stamps
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,730
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,425
Unchangedsince 2000
from $11,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44%(937)
Black54.2%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(684)
Black56.6%(959)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(1,067)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamps, Arkansas?

Stamps, Arkansas has about 1,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamps, Arkansas?

The typical household in Stamps, Arkansas earns about $22,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamps, Arkansas expensive?

In Stamps, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Stamps, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stamps, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamps, Arkansas?

About 20.2% of people in Stamps, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamps, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamps, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 660 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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