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Western Grove

Arkansas · 346 residents (2025 est.) · 1.077 sq mi
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Western Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $146,000. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+8%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−6%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:346 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3153894645386121990201020202024Western Grove
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,365
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,573
+85%since 2000
from $12,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−22%since 2010
from 0.591 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+94%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(33)
Diversity Score17.4%(76)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% 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 Western Grove, Arkansas?

Western Grove, Arkansas has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western Grove, Arkansas?

The typical household in Western Grove, Arkansas earns about $38,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Western Grove, Arkansas expensive?

In Western Grove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $146,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Western Grove, Arkansas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Western Grove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Western Grove, Arkansas?

About 28.8% of people in Western Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Western Grove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Western Grove, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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