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Whelen Springs

Arkansas · 47 residents (2025 est.) · 0.234 sq mi
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Whelen Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,893. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−38%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−28%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14591031471921990201020202024Whelen Springs
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,893
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,954
+65%since 2000
from $10,852 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−10%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing71.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction71.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% 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-Hispanic94%(79)
Black4.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
28.6%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
71.4%
+55.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
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
21.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
63.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+48.1 ptssince 2017
from 30.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+47.8 ptssince 2016
from 52.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−47.8 ptssince 2016
from 47.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

Whelen Springs, Arkansas has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Whelen Springs, Arkansas earns about $55,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Whelen Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of people in Whelen Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whelen Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whelen Springs, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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