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CITY · 2020 ACS

Wayton

Arkansas · 148 residents · 4.074 sq mi
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Wayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,607. Population has fallen 26% since 2021, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value is $110,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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

148
−26%vs 2021
vs 201 in 2021
2020 – 2024
36 / sq mi
−26%vs 2021
vs 49 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.6
−3%vs 2021
vs 51.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
14216118120022020202024Wayton
2024187
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,607
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$56,712
+10%vs 2021
vs $51,389 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$110,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $114,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
77.6%
−17.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.2% in 2021
22.4% rent
2.1
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian3.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(17)
12
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
10.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 32.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
75.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
52.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
36.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
42.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayton, Arkansas?

Wayton, Arkansas has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wayton, Arkansas earns about $51,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayton, Arkansas expensive?

In Wayton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $110,100.

How educated are people in Wayton, Arkansas?

About 21.7% 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 3.8% 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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