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Wilmar

Arkansas · 392 residents (2025 est.) · 1.535 sq mi
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Wilmar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,434. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,500. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 63% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
−8%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:392 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2643734835927021990201020202024Wilmar
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,434
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,304 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,955
+94%since 2000
from $10,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+66%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−66.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+117%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(157)
Black71.8%(410)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(286)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(231)
Black55.8%(292)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(322)
Diversity Score
62
+23%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 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
18.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2012
from 35.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 42.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmar, Arkansas?

Wilmar, Arkansas has about 523 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmar, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wilmar, Arkansas earns about $22,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmar, Arkansas expensive?

In Wilmar, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmar, Arkansas?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmar, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmar, Arkansas?

About 18.4% of people in Wilmar, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmar, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmar, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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