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Turrell

Arkansas · 957 residents · 5.346 sq mi
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Turrell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,300. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

957
Unchangedsince 1990
from 958 in 1990
1990 – 2025
179 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+15%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3545196848481K1990201020202024Turrell
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,809 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,908
+65%since 1990
from $5,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
36.5% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(150)
Black83.4%(799)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score36.3%(348)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(185)
Black77%(737)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(430)
45
+24%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
42.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 36.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turrell, Arkansas?

Turrell, Arkansas has about 957 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Turrell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Turrell, Arkansas earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turrell, Arkansas expensive?

In Turrell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $27,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Turrell, Arkansas?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Turrell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turrell, Arkansas?

About 41.0% of people in Turrell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turrell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Turrell, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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