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Walnut Ridge

Arkansas · 5,384 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 $48,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,384
+9%since 2000
from 4,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Walnut Ridge
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,266
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,042
+54%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,793)
Black1.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(181)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0.8%(44)
Diversity Score16.2%(874)
Diversity Score
16
+464%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas has about 5,384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas earns about $48,266 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas?

About 17.5% 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 15.8% 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 973 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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