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Whelen Springs

Arkansas · 84 residents · 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 $19,286. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 19 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

84
−18%since 1990
from 103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
359 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+54%since 1990
from 27.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14591031471921990201020202024Whelen Springs
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,286
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,852
+36%since 1990
from $7,965 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
−26.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
12.2% rent
1.5
−5%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(79)
Black4.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(10)
11
+141%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.1%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

Whelen Springs, Arkansas has about 84 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Whelen Springs, Arkansas earns about $19,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whelen Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Whelen Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $29,500, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

About 1.4% 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 19 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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