Living in Wilmot, Arkansas

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

Wilmot has 408 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $26,328 (57% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $61,500.

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

Wilmot at a glance

Population
408
Median age
59.4State: 38.5
Median household income
$26,328State: $60,773
Median home value
$61,500State: $188,000
Homeowners
75.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
Average commute
32 min

Is Wilmot a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.

Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.

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

Cost of living in Wilmot

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmot the median home value is $61,500, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 47.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $794 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wilmot$61,500
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Wilmot median household income

The median household income in Wilmot is $26,328 and the income per person is $18,016. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Wilmot$26,328
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Wilmot: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
233
Owner-occupied
75.7%
Renter-occupied
24.3%
Vacant
27.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.41

Wilmot demographics

Population
408
Median age
59.4
Under 18
5.1%
65 and older
33.6%
Households
169
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
2.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White29.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black70.3%
Asian0%

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

Education in Wilmot

4.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilmot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wilmot4.8%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wilmot

Unemployment rate
6.6%State: 4.9%
Average commute
32 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
97%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
69.8%

Wilmot vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wilmot408$26,328$61,500—
Bonita164$25,694—$685
Portland444$46,346$60,000$625
Hamburg2,886$34,234$77,100$643
Oak Grove1,264$51,136$87,500$679
Montrose170$43,438$74,300—
Eudora1,868$28,563$57,500$495
Forest486$40,347$43,300$950
North Crossett2,556$32,917$70,100$762

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Living in Wilmot: FAQ

What is the median household income in Wilmot, AR?

The median household income in Wilmot is $26,328, 57% 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 Wilmot?

The median home value in Wilmot is $61,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

Is Wilmot, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.9%. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.

What is the median age in Wilmot?

The median age in Wilmot is 59.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Wilmot?

The average commute to work in Wilmot is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wilmot?

The unemployment rate in Wilmot is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wilmot?

4.8% of adults in Wilmot 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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