CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9503
Arkansas · Desha County · 1,271 residents · 40.961 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9503 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $63,000. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Desha County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,271
−7%since 2020
from 1,369 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−3%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,625
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,223 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,071
−11%since 2020
from $17,012 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
−4%since 2020
from 0.561 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
Information8.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $652 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
62.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+97%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(78)
Black92%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(82)
Black89.9%(1,142)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(18)
Diversity Score23.5%(298)
Diversity Score
23
+25%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
+59%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
64.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 42.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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