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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walnut Ridge

Arkansas · 4,411 residents · 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 $15,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,411
−10%vs 2000
vs 4,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
264 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Walnut Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,625
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,953 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,581
−43%vs 2000
vs $14,974 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.6%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$295
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
67.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
2.3
+29%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,327)
Black1.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score4.7%(207)
5
+63%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas has about 4,411 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas earns about $15,625 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 $35,700, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

About 8.0% 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 21.6% of people in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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