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Tillar

Arkansas · 172 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Tillar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−28%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011562112663211990201020202024Tillar
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,049
+70%since 2000
from $13,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+74%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(211)
Black5.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(143)
Black11.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(56)
Diversity Score
33
+34%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+2%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillar, Arkansas?

Tillar, Arkansas has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tillar, Arkansas?

The typical household in Tillar, Arkansas earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tillar, Arkansas expensive?

In Tillar, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $76,300.

How educated are people in Tillar, Arkansas?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tillar, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tillar, Arkansas?

About 12.6% of people in Tillar, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tillar, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tillar, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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