Cove town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Cove town, Arkansas Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 36.2% is well above the state average

As of 2026, Cove town, Arkansas has a total population of 359, the 356th largest city in Arkansas, with a median household income of $26,172, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 36.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (36.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 12.1% is notably above the national average.

Cove town Quick Facts

Population 359

Median Household Income $26,172

Median Home Value $80,000

Poverty Rate 36.2%

Unemployment Rate 12.1%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 60.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

High School Graduation Rate 81.2%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 359 356th of 617

Median Income $26,172 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 36.2% 191% higher national

Median Home Value $80,000 bottom 30%

How Cove town Compares

Median Household Income

Cove town

$26,172

$58,773

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Cove town

$80,000

$175,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 44.8%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 5.5%

Employment

12.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.7%

Renter 39.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

34.3%

55-74

22.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 50 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cove town Rankings in Arkansas

#356 Population of 617

#504 Median Income of 617

#365 Education of 617

#395 Home Value of 617

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Other Cities in Polk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fulton town	155	$36,250	8.4%	$126,700

Cities Similar to Cove town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cherokee City CDP	356	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Vanndale CDP	356	N/A	N/A	4.4%	46.9%
Dennard CDP	381	N/A	N/A	0.0%	20.5%
Pearcy CDP	343	$27,472	$55,900	17.8%	0.0%
Cash town	365	$29,615	$76,700	13.6%	49.6%

Population Overview

Cove town is a small community located in Arkansas, within Polk County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 356th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cove town is 42.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cove town is $26,172. This is 55% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 67% lower. The poverty rate stands at 36.2%. This is 126% 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 12.1%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $80,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cove town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cove town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cove town, Arkansas?

Cove town, Arkansas has a population of 359 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cove town, AR?

The median household income in Cove town is $26,172, which is 67% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Cove town, AR?

The poverty rate in Cove town is 36.2%. This means approximately 130 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cove town, Arkansas?

Cove town's population is 86.9% White, 0.0% Black, 2.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cove town, AR?

The median home value in Cove town is $80,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Cove town, Arkansas?

10.7% of adults (25+) in Cove town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.