Aplin, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Aplin, Arkansas had a total population of 287, the 395th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $66,875, which is 10% 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
- 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arkansas.
Aplin Quick Facts
How Aplin 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 | 191 | 287 | +50.3% |
| Median household income | $72,955 | $66,875 | -8.3% |
| Median home value | $197,500 | $188,900 | -4.4% |
How Aplin 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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Aplin Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Perry County
Cities Similar to Aplin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyess | 289 | N/A | $70,000 | 3.9% | 29.1% |
| Okolona | 287 | $72,917 | $93,800 | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Batavia | 307 | N/A | $221,200 | 26.9% | 3.9% |
| Summers | 267 | $65,645 | $162,500 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Dennard | 315 | N/A | $220,000 | 0.0% | 18.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 287, Aplin'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
Aplin is a small community located in Arkansas, within Perry County. The total population is 287. It ranks as the 395th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Aplin is 36.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Aplin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Aplin is $66,875. This is 10% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Aplin. 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 unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $188,900. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Aplin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Aplin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.6% vs 9.0%).
Education
42.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Aplin in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 66% higher 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 Aplin, 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 Aplin, Arkansas?
Aplin, Arkansas has a population of 287 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Aplin, AR?
The median household income in Aplin is $66,875, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Aplin, AR?
The ACS sample for Aplin 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 Aplin, Arkansas?
Aplin's population is 46.3% White, 0.0% Black, 21.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Aplin, AR?
The median home value in Aplin is $188,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Aplin, Arkansas?
42.8% of adults (25+) in Aplin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.