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Vilonia

Arkansas · 4,894 residents (2025 est.) · 7.97 sq mi
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Vilonia is home to 4,498 people in Arkansas. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 2,392 people. The median age is 30.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 1% of locals were born outside the United States. Households here earn about 35% more than in Arkansas as a whole. 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,498
+114%since 2000
from 2,106 in 2000
4,894 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
564 / sq mi
+40%since 2009
from 403 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
30.3
−5%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.97 sq mi
Population, 19902024
7972K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Vilonia
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(323)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.7%(528)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(512)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(193)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(279)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.3%(778)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(536)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(445)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(460)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.7%(167)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(256)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$81,815
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,147 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$27,225
+56%since 2000
from $17,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.332
−7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$232,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,364
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,442
71.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.17 people
+6%since 2009
from 3.00 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
59.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+30%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,052)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,882)
Black5.8%(262)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(118)
31
+182%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.7%(213)
Ancestry
German13.7%(617)
English12.6%(566)
Irish7.2%(322)
American5.5%(249)
Italian2.3%(104)
Norwegian2.1%(93)
Scottish0.6%(28)
Slovene0.6%(28)
Greek0.5%(23)
French0.5%(22)
Polish0.4%(20)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swiss0.2%(8)
Section 05

Education

27.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
14.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
40.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
55.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2013
from 16.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
98.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
90.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(364)
Married69.8%(1,009)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5%(73)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(283)
Married62.5%(1,056)
Widowed11.1%(188)
Divorced9.6%(162)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2013
from 16.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
49.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
11.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
37.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)40.5%(109)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)27.5%(74)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.3%(76)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 269 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vilonia, Arkansas?

Vilonia, Arkansas has about 4,498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vilonia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Vilonia, Arkansas earns about $81,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vilonia, Arkansas expensive?

In Vilonia, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $232,700, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Vilonia, Arkansas?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vilonia, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vilonia, Arkansas?

About 16.0% of people in Vilonia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vilonia, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Vilonia, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,365 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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

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