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Wooster

Arkansas · 1,042 residents · 2.845 sq mi
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Wooster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,182. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 526 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $232,400. Households here earn about 58% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
+102%since 2000
from 516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3586008431K1K1990201020202024Wooster
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,182
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,415
+182%since 2000
from $15,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,400
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(501)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(945)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other7.4%(77)
Diversity Score23.1%(241)
Diversity Score
23
+495%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wooster, Arkansas?

Wooster, Arkansas has about 1,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wooster, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wooster, Arkansas earns about $78,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wooster, Arkansas expensive?

In Wooster, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $232,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Wooster, Arkansas?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wooster, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wooster, Arkansas?

About 14.6% of people in Wooster, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wooster, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wooster, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 603 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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