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Woodson

Arkansas · 346 residents · 4.347 sq mi
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Woodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,731. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
−22%since 2000
from 445 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+29%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1342954566177782000201020202024Woodson
2024619
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,731
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,481
−18%since 2000
from $12,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
9.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(111)
Black73.9%(329)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(210)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(78)
Black67.6%(234)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian6.4%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(200)
Diversity Score
58
+23%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+135%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2011
from 82.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
66.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson, Arkansas?

Woodson, Arkansas has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Woodson, Arkansas earns about $37,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Woodson, Arkansas?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodson, Arkansas?

About 20.6% of people in Woodson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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