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Arkadelphia Micro

Arkadelphia, AR · 1 counties · 21,446 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 $39,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
21,446
−9%since 2000
from 23,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024Arkadelphia
202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,708
+49%since 2000
from $14,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(14,093)
Black23.6%(5,068)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,092)
Asian0.7%(150)
Other2.2%(464)
Diversity Score60.2%(12,910)
Segregation Score25.9%(5,553)
Diversity Score
60
+23%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ArkadelphiaCENTRAL9,916
What's inside

1 component county

Clark CountyCENTRAL20,938
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkadelphia, AR?

Arkadelphia, AR has about 21,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkadelphia, AR?

The typical household in Arkadelphia, AR earns about $39,500 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Arkadelphia, AR?

About 25.2% 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 20.9% of people in Arkadelphia, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkadelphia, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkadelphia, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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