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West Crossett

Arkansas · 1,413 residents · 11.893 sq mi
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West Crossett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,378. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 251 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,413
−15%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+27%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9511K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Crossett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,378
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,753
+70%since 2000
from $15,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+34%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,003)
Black36.4%(605)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(1,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(812)
Black26.5%(374)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(186)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,027)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Crossett, Arkansas?

West Crossett, Arkansas has about 1,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Crossett, Arkansas?

The typical household in West Crossett, Arkansas earns about $55,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Crossett, Arkansas expensive?

In West Crossett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in West Crossett, Arkansas?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Crossett, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Crossett, Arkansas?

About 18.3% of people in West Crossett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Crossett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Crossett, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 613 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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