Grubbs, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grubbs, Arkansas had a total population of 431, the 326th largest city in Arkansas, with a median household income of $78,750, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 4.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.
Grubbs Quick Facts
How Grubbs 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 | 363 | 431 | +18.7% |
| Median household income | $75,625 | $78,750 | +4.1% |
How Grubbs 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+)
Grubbs Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Jackson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 8,024 | $34,764 | 30.4% | $162,600 |
| Tuckerman | 1,442 | $45,484 | 15.3% | $102,500 |
| Diaz | 1,337 | $49,120 | 25.1% | $87,200 |
| Swifton | 1,101 | $58,000 | 29.4% | $80,000 |
| Campbell Station | 311 | $61,875 | 12.0% | $95,100 |
| Weldon | 136 | $54,583 | 1.5% | N/A |
| Jacksonport | 115 | $40,104 | 27.8% | $80,600 |
| Tupelo | 86 | $153,750 | 22.1% | $84,300 |
| Beedeville | 44 | N/A | 18.2% | $72,100 |
| Amagon | 31 | N/A | 22.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Grubbs
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poyen | 441 | $76,786 | $102,100 | 22.0% | 4.8% |
| Crawfordsville | 424 | $83,500 | $153,600 | 18.7% | 3.5% |
| Springfield | 438 | $73,918 | $162,200 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Enola | 432 | $65,625 | $190,000 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Caldwell | 441 | $68,375 | $123,500 | 6.4% | 7.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 431, Grubbs'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
Grubbs is a small community located in Arkansas, within Jackson County. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 326th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grubbs is 56.4 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 10.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Grubbs is $78,750. This is 30% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Grubbs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% 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 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Grubbs, 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 Grubbs, Arkansas?
Grubbs, Arkansas has a population of 431 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grubbs, AR?
The median household income in Grubbs is $78,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Grubbs, AR?
The poverty rate in Grubbs is 17.8%. This means approximately 75 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Grubbs, Arkansas?
Grubbs's population is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Grubbs, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Grubbs — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Grubbs, Arkansas?
4.8% of adults (25+) in Grubbs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.