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Walnut Ridge

Arkansas · 5,478 residents (2025 est.) · 16.696 sq mi
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Walnut Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,434
+10%since 2000
from 4,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−6%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Walnut Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,027
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,953 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,808
+72%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+7%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,767)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,984)
Black1.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other4.7%(253)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,060)
Diversity Score
19
+577%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas has about 5,434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

The typical household in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas earns about $45,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Ridge, Arkansas expensive?

In Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

About 25.6% of people in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Ridge, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,023 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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