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Strawberry

Arkansas · 259 residents (2025 est.) · 2.343 sq mi
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Strawberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,189. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
+1%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+35%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:259 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2502933373804241990201020202024Strawberry
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,189
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,727
+83%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−14%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+77%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(238)
Black6.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(19)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2.8%(8)
Diversity Score36.7%(105)
Diversity Score
37
+1990%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strawberry, Arkansas?

Strawberry, Arkansas has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strawberry, Arkansas?

The typical household in Strawberry, Arkansas earns about $43,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strawberry, Arkansas expensive?

In Strawberry, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Strawberry, Arkansas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Strawberry, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strawberry, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of people in Strawberry, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strawberry, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Strawberry, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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