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Stephens

Arkansas · 891 residents · 2.756 sq mi
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Stephens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,821. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 261 residents. 8% 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 $49,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
891
−23%since 2000
from 1,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7328469611K1K1990201020202024Stephens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,821
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,045 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,068
+61%since 2000
from $10,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(609)
Black45.5%(524)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(362)
Black57.1%(509)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score62.5%(557)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens, Arkansas?

Stephens, Arkansas has about 891 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stephens, Arkansas?

The typical household in Stephens, Arkansas earns about $30,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens, Arkansas expensive?

In Stephens, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens, Arkansas?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens, Arkansas?

About 20.4% of people in Stephens, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephens, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephens, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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