Burdette, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 233, Burdette'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

Burdette is a small community located in Arkansas, within Mississippi County. The total population is 233. It ranks as the 422nd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burdette is 31.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Burdette has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burdette is $122,188. This is 101% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 51% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $108,600. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Burdette is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burdette has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 80.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burdette, 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.