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Wilmar

Arkansas · 395 residents · 1.535 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,000. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
−31%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2643734835927021990201020202024Wilmar
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,983
+57%since 2000
from $10,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(79)
Black72.7%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.4%(187)
Diversity Score
47
−5%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−11%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmar, Arkansas?

Wilmar, Arkansas has about 395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Wilmar, Arkansas expensive?

In Wilmar, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmar, Arkansas?

About 8.4% 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 24.5% 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 233 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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