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Wynne

Arkansas · 8,314 residents · 8.994 sq mi
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Wynne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,310. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
8,314
−3%since 2000
from 8,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Wynne
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,310
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,288
+60%since 2000
from $15,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(5,640)
Black32.2%(2,771)
Hispanic / Latino1%(89)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(4,930)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(4,949)
Black32.7%(2,716)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(205)
Asian1.1%(93)
Other4.6%(384)
Diversity Score67.5%(5,609)
Diversity Score
67
+18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wynne, Arkansas?

Wynne, Arkansas has about 8,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wynne, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wynne, Arkansas earns about $36,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wynne, Arkansas expensive?

In Wynne, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Wynne, Arkansas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wynne, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wynne, Arkansas?

About 21.9% of people in Wynne, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wynne, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wynne, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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