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Wickes

Arkansas · 754 residents · 2.323 sq mi
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Wickes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $31,200. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754
+12%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.3
+3%since 2000
from 26.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316768219651K1990201020202024Wickes
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,406
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,515 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,142
+47%since 2000
from $7,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(393)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(24)
Diversity Score65.9%(497)
Diversity Score
66
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
52.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickes, Arkansas?

Wickes, Arkansas has about 754 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wickes, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wickes, Arkansas earns about $26,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wickes, Arkansas expensive?

In Wickes, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $31,200, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Wickes, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wickes, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wickes, Arkansas?

About 43.4% of people in Wickes, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wickes, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wickes, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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