Living in Whelen Springs, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whelen Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Whelen Springs has 52 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $55,893 (8% lower than the Arkansas median).
Whelen Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whelen Springs at a glance
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $55,893State: $60,773
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
Is Whelen Springs a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Whelen Springs median household income
The median household income in Whelen Springs is $55,893 and the income per person is $17,954. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Whelen Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.74
Whelen Springs demographics
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 19
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whelen Springs ›
Education in Whelen Springs
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Whelen Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whelen Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 28.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Whelen Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelen Springs | 52 | $55,893 | — | — |
| Gurdon | 1,625 | $47,587 | $111,600 | $698 |
| Bluff City | 222 | $59,688 | $93,800 | — |
| Chidester | 305 | $24,265 | $68,800 | $439 |
| Prescott | 3,032 | $48,307 | $82,400 | $887 |
| Okolona | 287 | $72,917 | $93,800 | — |
| Sparkman | 430 | $39,063 | $74,300 | $539 |
| Rosston | 391 | $72,097 | $37,100 | — |
| Arkadelphia | 10,099 | $48,657 | $179,300 | $814 |
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What is the median household income in Whelen Springs, AR?
The median household income in Whelen Springs is $55,893, 8% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Whelen Springs, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median.
What is the median age in Whelen Springs?
The median age in Whelen Springs is 30.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
What is the unemployment rate in Whelen Springs?
The unemployment rate in Whelen Springs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whelen Springs?
6.1% of adults in Whelen Springs 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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