Collins, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Collins, Arkansas had a total population of 60, the 565th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $42,500, which is 30% lower 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 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Collins Quick Facts
How Collins 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 | 98 | 60 | -38.8% |
| Median home value | $54,000 | $70,000 | +29.6% |
How Collins 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+)
Collins Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Drew County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 8,257 | $27,238 | 30.1% | $137,500 |
| Lacey | 746 | $63,099 | 52.4% | $209,500 |
| Wilmar | 523 | $22,434 | 18.4% | $102,500 |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | 4.9% | N/A |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | 13.5% | $80,800 |
| Jerome | 50 | N/A | 6.0% | $9,999 |
Cities Similar to Collins
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guion | 61 | N/A | N/A | 20.0% | 70.5% |
| Mount Judea | 61 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 32.8% |
| Anthonyville | 62 | N/A | $75,000 | 9.3% | 46.8% |
| Jerusalem | 57 | N/A | N/A | 8.8% | 43.9% |
| Goodwin | 56 | N/A | $87,500 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Collins'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
Collins is a small community located in Arkansas, within Drew County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 565th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Collins is 58.0 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 20.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Collins is $42,500. This is 30% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Collins. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Collins, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $70,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Collins 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
Collins has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents.
Education
10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 70.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Collins, 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 Collins, Arkansas?
Collins, Arkansas has a population of 60 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Collins, AR?
The median household income in Collins is $42,500, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Collins, AR?
The ACS sample for Collins 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 Collins, Arkansas?
Collins's population is 91.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Collins, AR?
The median home value in Collins is $70,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Collins, Arkansas?
10.9% of adults (25+) in Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.