Bluff City, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 222, Bluff City'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

Bluff City is a small community located in Arkansas, within Nevada County. The total population is 222. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bluff City is 49.7 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bluff City is $59,688. This is 2% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bluff City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $93,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Bluff City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bluff City has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.5% vs 14.6%).

Education

6.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% 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 61.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bluff City, 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.