72036

Cotton Plant, AR

Total Population
540
Median Household Income
$17,063
Median Home Value
$39,300
Median Rent
$487

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$17,063
100% above state median
Home Value
$39,300
100% above state median
Rent
$487
100% above state median
Median Age
54.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Cotton Plant, AR 72036

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cotton Plant, AR

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 54.7 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 12.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 51.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$17,063
-77.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-86,992,046
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.07 people

Total Households
261
Family Households
20.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
45.2%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
19.2%
#3 Industry
Mining
13.7%
Total Employed Residents:73

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
28.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.5%
13 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:153
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
87.6%
155 employed
Labor Force
177
22 unemployed
Median Age
54.7 years
Per Capita Income
$15,659
Poverty Rate
51.5%

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