Living in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pencil Bluff · Census data 2020–2024

Pencil Bluff has 51 residents with a median age of 58.8. .

Pencil Bluff is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pencil Bluff at a glance

Population
51
Median age
58.8State: 38.5
Homeowners
78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%

Is Pencil Bluff a good place to live?

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Pencil Bluff: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
46
Owner-occupied
78.1%
Renter-occupied
21.9%
Vacant
30.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
1.59

30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pencil Bluff has many vacation and second homes.

Pencil Bluff demographics

Population
51
Median age
58.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
0%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pencil Bluff ›

Education in Pencil Bluff

100% of adults 25 and older in Pencil Bluff have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 62.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pencil Bluff100%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pencil Bluff

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Pencil Bluff vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pencil Bluff51———
Oden347$43,718$108,300$725
Mount Ida1,376$37,045$140,900$576
Black Springs101$73,333$222,200—
Norman339$76,563$94,400$538
Boles153$83,516$157,500—
Glenwood1,841$33,500$132,500$664
Acorn203$93,811$299,200—
Kirby579$66,607$163,700—

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Living in Pencil Bluff: FAQ

Is Pencil Bluff, AR a good place to live?

What is the median age in Pencil Bluff?

The median age in Pencil Bluff is 58.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

What is the unemployment rate in Pencil Bluff?

The unemployment rate in Pencil Bluff is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pencil Bluff?

100% of adults in Pencil Bluff have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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