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Wheatley

Arkansas · 279 residents · 3.071 sq mi
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Wheatley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,476. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−25%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+28%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762783814845861990201020202024Wheatley
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,476
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,649
+52%since 2000
from $13,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(258)
Black26.9%(100)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(186)
Black23.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(154)
Diversity Score
55
+2%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatley, Arkansas?

Wheatley, Arkansas has about 279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatley, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wheatley, Arkansas earns about $39,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheatley, Arkansas expensive?

In Wheatley, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Wheatley, Arkansas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatley, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatley, Arkansas?

About 8.3% of people in Wheatley, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheatley, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheatley, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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