Boles, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Boles, Arkansas had a total population of 153, the 479th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $83,516, which is 37% 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 37% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Arkansas.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Boles Quick Facts
How Boles 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 | 185 | 153 | -17.3% |
| Median home value | $177,500 | $157,500 | -11.3% |
How Boles Compares
Median Household Income
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Boles Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron | 3,344 | $33,839 | 19.4% | $105,300 |
Cities Similar to Boles
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staves | 155 | N/A | $154,500 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Antoine | 159 | N/A | N/A | 6.1% | 24.5% |
| Urbana | 147 | N/A | N/A | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Rover | 142 | $83,264 | $79,700 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| Ogden | 140 | N/A | $46,800 | 17.6% | 5.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 153, Boles'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
Boles is a small community located in Arkansas, within Scott County. The total population is 153. It ranks as the 479th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Boles is 35.6 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Boles has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Boles is $83,516. This is 37% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Boles. 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 5.8%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Boles is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Boles was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Boles, 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 Boles, Arkansas?
Boles, Arkansas has a population of 153 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boles, AR?
The median household income in Boles is $83,516, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Boles, AR?
The ACS sample for Boles 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 Boles, Arkansas?
Boles's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Boles, AR?
The median home value in Boles is $157,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Boles, Arkansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Boles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.