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Wickes

Arkansas · 637 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 $24,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
−6%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+20%since 2000
from 26.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316768219651K1990201020202024Wickes
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,251
+88%since 2000
from $7,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$542
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(246)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(351)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(24)
Diversity Score65.7%(418)
Diversity Score
66
+18%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickes, Arkansas?

Wickes, Arkansas has about 637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wickes, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wickes, Arkansas earns about $24,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wickes, Arkansas expensive?

In Wickes, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Wickes, Arkansas?

About 6.1% 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 41.5% 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 58 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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