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Widener

Arkansas · 273 residents · 0.545 sq mi
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Widener has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,857. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
273
−19%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+50%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872483103714331990201020202024Widener
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,857
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,592
−4%since 2000
from $12,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$46,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31%(104)
Black66.6%(223)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33%(90)
Black60.1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.8%(174)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
57.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Widener, Arkansas?

Widener, Arkansas has about 273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Widener, Arkansas?

The typical household in Widener, Arkansas earns about $27,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Widener, Arkansas expensive?

In Widener, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Widener, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Widener, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Widener, Arkansas?

About 13.7% of people in Widener, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Widener, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Widener, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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