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Willisville

Arkansas · 148 residents · 1.597 sq mi
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Willisville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,545. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,200. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−21%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+25%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831552283003721990201020202024Willisville
2024246
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,545
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,431
+27%since 2000
from $12,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance22%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
49
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(116)
Black16.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(59)
Diversity Score
40
−5%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willisville, Arkansas?

Willisville, Arkansas has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willisville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Willisville, Arkansas earns about $40,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willisville, Arkansas expensive?

In Willisville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,200.

How educated are people in Willisville, Arkansas?

About 23.1% 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 24.4% of people in Willisville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willisville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willisville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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