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Arkansas · 187 residents · 4.074 sq mi
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Wayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

187
−12%since 2023
from 213 in 2023
2020 – 2024
46 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 52 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.3
−11%since 2023
from 50.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
14216118120022020202024Wayton
2024187
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,125
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,596 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$31,296
−8%since 2023
from $33,944 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.273
+9%since 2023
from 0.251 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

96.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
4.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.1 min
−7%since 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
19.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
45.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayton, Arkansas?

Wayton, Arkansas has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wayton, Arkansas earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Wayton, Arkansas?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wayton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayton, Arkansas?

About 3.2% of people in Wayton, 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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