CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
Arkansas · Miller County · 2,427 residents · 1.1 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Miller County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,427
+1%since 2020
from 2,403 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,206 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,185 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
−22%since 2020
from 28.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,190
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,484
−14%since 2020
from $11,067 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+15%since 2020
from 0.383 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
Information14.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$627
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $707 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
79.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(299)
Black82.6%(1,985)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(90)
Diversity Score37.6%(903)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(467)
Black78.2%(1,897)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(63)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,066)
Diversity Score
44
+17%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.4 min
+64%since 2020
from 11.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
24.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
29.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
Female
60.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 2,427 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 $18,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $627 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.6% 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 56.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024