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Whelen Springs

Arkansas · 47 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 $43,438. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−44%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−24%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14591031471921990201020202024Whelen Springs
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,613
+25%since 2000
from $10,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing61.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction57.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
9.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(43)
Black2.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(9)
Diversity Score
20
+73%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

Whelen Springs, Arkansas has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whelen Springs, Arkansas earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Whelen Springs, Arkansas?

About 0.0% 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 13.2% 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 56 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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