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Tontitown

Arkansas · 2,460 residents · 17.911 sq mi
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Tontitown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,647. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,518 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,460
+161%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+161%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K4K5K7K1990201020202024Tontitown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,647
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,530
+62%since 2000
from $20,058 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(898)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,225)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(140)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other2.7%(67)
Diversity Score21.7%(534)
Diversity Score
22
+289%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tontitown, Arkansas?

Tontitown, Arkansas has about 2,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tontitown, Arkansas?

The typical household in Tontitown, Arkansas earns about $71,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tontitown, Arkansas expensive?

In Tontitown, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $233,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Tontitown, Arkansas?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tontitown, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tontitown, Arkansas?

About 5.4% of people in Tontitown, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tontitown, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tontitown, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,941 residents, a change of about 374 percent over that period.

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