Biggers, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Biggers'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

Biggers is a small community located in Arkansas, within Randolph County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 328th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Biggers is 54.7 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 13.1% 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 Biggers is $57,292. This is 6% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.6%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $57,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Biggers is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Biggers is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Biggers, 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.