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Turrell

Arkansas · 517 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 $24,792. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 440 residents. 8% 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 $67,300. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−46%since 2000
from 957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+29%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3545196848481K1990201020202024Turrell
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,792
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,614
+53%since 2000
from $8,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(185)
Black77%(737)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(430)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(34)
Black88.6%(458)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other14.2%(74)
Diversity Score44.2%(228)
Diversity Score
44
−2%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turrell, Arkansas?

Turrell, Arkansas has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turrell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Turrell, Arkansas earns about $24,792 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Turrell, Arkansas?

About 7.8% 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 37.7% 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 441 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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