Enola, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 432, Enola'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

Enola is a small community located in Arkansas, within Faulkner County. The total population is 432. It ranks as the 325th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Enola is 34.0 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Enola has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Enola is $65,625. This is 8% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $190,000. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Enola is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Enola has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Enola, 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.