Acorn, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Acorn, Arkansas had a total population of 203, the 438th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $93,811, which is 54% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 54% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Arkansas.
- Only 6.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Acorn Quick Facts
How Acorn Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115 | 203 | +76.5% |
| Median household income | $91,759 | $93,811 | +2.2% |
How Acorn Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Acorn Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Polk County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena | 5,582 | $47,428 | 13.9% | $132,900 |
| Wickes | 694 | $27,411 | 41.3% | $45,000 |
| Grannis | 691 | $75,132 | 14.2% | $94,700 |
| Hatfield | 544 | $38,863 | 22.6% | $112,500 |
| Cove | 462 | $39,688 | 22.3% | $75,000 |
| Vandervoort | 202 | $78,839 | 2.0% | $110,000 |
| Board Camp | 69 | N/A | 21.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Acorn
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Kean | 196 | N/A | $76,000 | 7.4% | 25.5% |
| Centerville | 211 | N/A | N/A | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| Floral | 194 | N/A | $33,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ozone | 194 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 32.0% |
| Fulton | 189 | N/A | $129,200 | 16.6% | 7.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 203, Acorn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Acorn is a small community located in Arkansas, within Polk County. The total population is 203. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Acorn is 58.3 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Acorn is $93,811. This is 54% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Acorn. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Acorn, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $299,200. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Acorn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population.
Education
6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Acorn, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Acorn, Arkansas?
Acorn, Arkansas has a population of 203 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Acorn, AR?
The median household income in Acorn is $93,811, which is 16% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Acorn, AR?
The ACS sample for Acorn recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Acorn, Arkansas?
Acorn's population is 73.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Acorn, AR?
The median home value in Acorn is $299,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.
How educated is Acorn, Arkansas?
6.9% of adults (25+) in Acorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.