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Whelen Springs

Arkansas · 92 residents · 0.234 sq mi
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Whelen Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $18,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
+10%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−24%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14591031471921990201020202024Whelen Springs
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,553
+80%since 2000
from $10,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance27.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,900
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−70%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(76)
Black13%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.6%(31)
Diversity Score
34
+193%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

Whelen Springs, Arkansas has about 92 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whelen Springs, Arkansas earns about $40,625 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 $18,900.

How educated are people in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

About 22.5% 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 33.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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