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John Barrow

Arkansas · Little Rock · 10,531 residents · 4.369 sq mi
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John Barrow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $135,772. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Little Rock median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up John Barrow; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,531
Population density
2,410 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,582
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,229
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,772
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,130
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,970)
Black70.3%(7,406)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(642)
Asian1.3%(134)
Other3.6%(379)
Diversity Score58.2%(6,125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,970)
Black70.3%(7,406)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(642)
Asian1.3%(134)
Other3.6%(379)
Diversity Score58.2%(6,125)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
Female
59.2%
Foreign born
3.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas?

John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 10,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $41,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $135,772, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in John Barrow, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 30.1% of people in John Barrow, Little Rock, 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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