Gum Springs town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Gum Springs town is a small community located in Arkansas, within White County. The total population is 50. It ranks as the 583rd most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gum Springs town is 55.0 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gum Springs town is $35,750. This is 39% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 15.4%. This is 202% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $59,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Gum Springs town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gum Springs town is Black or African American, making up 82.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.0%) is well below the state average of 68.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.0% vs 14.8%).

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Gum Springs town in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher 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 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gum Springs 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.