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Widener

Arkansas · 212 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 $31,250. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $18,800. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−37%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+40%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872483103714331990201020202024Widener
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,763
+22%since 2000
from $12,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,800
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(66)
Black64.2%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other10%(21)
Diversity Score69%(146)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Widener, Arkansas?

Widener, Arkansas has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Widener, Arkansas?

The typical household in Widener, Arkansas earns about $31,250 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 $18,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Widener, Arkansas?

About 10.6% 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 21.3% 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 199 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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