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Wilmar

Arkansas · 511 residents · 1.535 sq mi
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Wilmar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,607. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% 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 $58,300. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−11%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2643734835927021990201020202024Wilmar
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,607
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,304 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,154
+22%since 2000
from $10,810 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.3%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26%(133)
Black71.2%(364)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(267)
Diversity Score
52
+4%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% 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
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.7%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmar, Arkansas?

Wilmar, Arkansas has about 511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmar, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wilmar, Arkansas earns about $21,607 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmar, Arkansas?

About 8.0% 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 23.0% 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 117 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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