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Weldon

Arkansas · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.244 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+36%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4974991231481990201020202024Weldon
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,365
+26%since 2000
from $20,161 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
−47%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(95)
Black2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(90)
Black21.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(17)
Diversity Score62.6%(85)
Diversity Score
63
+738%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+110%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.3%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+43.3 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Arkansas?

Weldon, Arkansas has about 136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Arkansas?

The typical household in Weldon, Arkansas earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Weldon, Arkansas?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon, Arkansas?

About 1.5% of people in Weldon, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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