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Western Grove

Arkansas · 354 residents · 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 $28,977. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

Total population
354
−13%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+34%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3153894645386121990201020202024Western Grove
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,977
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,257
+20%since 2000
from $12,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(16)
Diversity Score13.9%(49)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Grove, Arkansas?

Western Grove, Arkansas has about 354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Western Grove, Arkansas earns about $28,977 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Western Grove, Arkansas?

About 4.6% 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 32.3% of people in Western Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Western Grove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Western Grove, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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