Living in Sedgwick, Arkansas

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

Sedgwick has 165 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $39,028 (36% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $62,500.

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

Sedgwick at a glance

Population
165
Median age
29.5State: 38.5
Median household income
$39,028State: $60,773
Median home value
$62,500State: $188,000
Homeowners
76.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
Average commute
24 min

Is Sedgwick a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 46.1%.

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

Cost of living in Sedgwick

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sedgwick the median home value is $62,500, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $867 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sedgwick$62,500
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Sedgwick median household income

The median household income in Sedgwick is $39,028 and the income per person is $17,742. 46.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Sedgwick$39,028
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Sedgwick: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
78
Owner-occupied
76.9%
Renter-occupied
23.1%
Vacant
16.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.54

Sedgwick demographics

Population
165
Median age
29.5
Under 18
37.6%
65 and older
16.4%
Households
65
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Sedgwick

8.4% of adults 25 and older in Sedgwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sedgwick8.4%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sedgwick

Unemployment rate
13.9%State: 4.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
75.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.8%

Sedgwick vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sedgwick165$39,028$62,500—
Bono2,657$56,098$162,100$917
Hoxie2,618$35,268$87,600$722
Walnut Ridge5,434$45,027$117,900$739
Walcott315$170,856$75,300—
Cash278$49,500$90,300$830
Alicia138$23,750$55,000—
Portia453$58,750$85,000$475
Jonesboro80,137$55,424$223,200$956

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Living in Sedgwick: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sedgwick, AR?

The median household income in Sedgwick is $39,028, 36% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Sedgwick?

The median home value in Sedgwick is $62,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

Is Sedgwick, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 46.1%.

What is the median age in Sedgwick?

The median age in Sedgwick is 29.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Sedgwick?

The average commute to work in Sedgwick is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sedgwick?

The unemployment rate in Sedgwick is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sedgwick?

8.4% of adults in Sedgwick 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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