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Willisville

Arkansas · 146 residents (2025 est.) · 1.597 sq mi
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Willisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,328. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+31%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
831552283003721990201020202024Willisville
2024246
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,328
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,140
+79%since 2000
from $12,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−37%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(148)
Black19.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(154)
Black37.4%(92)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(144)
Diversity Score
59
+39%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
43.1%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.8%
+37.0 ptssince 2017
from 35.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisville, Arkansas?

Willisville, Arkansas has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Willisville, Arkansas earns about $52,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Willisville, Arkansas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willisville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willisville, Arkansas?

About 4.5% of people in Willisville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willisville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willisville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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