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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Arkadelphia Micro

Arkadelphia, AR · 1 counties · 21,437 residents · 865.971 sq mi
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Arkadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,068. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,437
−9%vs 2000
vs 23,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Arkadelphia
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,068
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,845 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,001
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,533 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $396 in 2000
US average: $450
68.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(17,302)
Black21.9%(5,166)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(566)
Asian0.6%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(11,552)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(16,377)
Black23%(4,923)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(141)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other0.4%(91)
Diversity Score46.5%(9,964)
46
−5%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.9%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arkadelphia, AR?

Arkadelphia, AR has about 21,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arkadelphia, AR?

The typical household in Arkadelphia, AR earns about $18,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkadelphia, AR expensive?

In Arkadelphia, AR, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Arkadelphia, AR?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arkadelphia, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkadelphia, AR?

About 23.9% of people in Arkadelphia, AR live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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