Cash, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cash, Arkansas had a total population of 278, the 401st largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $49,500, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 37.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (37.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Cash Quick Facts
How Cash 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 | 365 | 278 | -23.8% |
| Median household income | $29,615 | $49,500 | +67.1% |
| Median home value | $76,700 | $90,300 | +17.7% |
How Cash Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
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+)
Cash Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Craighead County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 80,137 | $55,424 | 22.8% | $223,200 |
| Brookland | 4,377 | $57,308 | 12.5% | $169,200 |
| Bono | 2,657 | $56,098 | 17.1% | $162,100 |
| Lake City | 2,531 | $60,273 | 12.3% | $152,000 |
| Bay | 2,333 | $59,769 | 14.8% | $118,400 |
| Monette | 1,251 | $54,167 | 10.3% | $114,200 |
| Caraway | 1,087 | $38,558 | 19.5% | $85,900 |
| Black Oak | 179 | $54,643 | 22.6% | $68,400 |
| Egypt | 57 | $28,750 | 35.1% | $75,000 |
| Bowman | 30 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Cash
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 283 | $50,000 | $117,500 | 8.9% | 26.5% |
| Dyess | 289 | N/A | $70,000 | 3.9% | 29.1% |
| Oak Grove | 285 | $45,313 | $166,400 | 9.7% | 14.0% |
| Cincinnati | 278 | $57,127 | N/A | 33.9% | 3.2% |
| College Station | 258 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 278, Cash'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
Cash is a small community located in Arkansas, within Craighead County. The total population is 278. It ranks as the 401st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cash is 38.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cash is $49,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.7%. This is 136% 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 2.6%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $90,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Cash is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cash has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 79.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cash, 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 Cash, Arkansas?
Cash, Arkansas has a population of 278 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cash, AR?
The median household income in Cash is $49,500, which is 39% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cash, AR?
The poverty rate in Cash is 37.7%. This means approximately 104 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cash, Arkansas?
Cash's population is 97.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cash, AR?
The median home value in Cash is $90,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Cash, Arkansas?
15.5% of adults (25+) in Cash hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.