Blevins, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 167, Blevins'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

Blevins is a small community located in Arkansas, within Hempstead County. The total population is 167. It ranks as the 471st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blevins is 40.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Blevins has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blevins is $50,972. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 16.1%. This is 227% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $102,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Blevins is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blevins is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.6% vs 1.6%).

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blevins, 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.