Guy, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Guy, Arkansas had a total population of 720, the 250th largest city in Arkansas, with a median household income of $75,592, which is 24% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Guy Quick Facts
How Guy 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 | 592 | 720 | +21.6% |
| Median household income | $60,521 | $75,592 | +24.9% |
| Median home value | $199,000 | $246,600 | +23.9% |
How Guy 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+)
Guy Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Faulkner County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 67,642 | $63,004 | 16.9% | $252,100 |
| Greenbrier | 6,018 | $57,214 | 10.1% | $206,600 |
| Vilonia | 4,498 | $81,815 | 16.0% | $232,700 |
| Mayflower | 2,861 | $75,682 | 5.6% | $184,600 |
| Wooster | 1,023 | $111,667 | 5.8% | $333,000 |
| Quitman | 805 | $35,156 | 23.4% | $110,600 |
| Holland | 623 | $45,375 | 29.3% | $162,500 |
| Enola | 432 | $65,625 | 4.6% | $190,000 |
| Damascus | 348 | $57,500 | 23.5% | $165,000 |
| Twin Groves | 258 | $39,598 | 12.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Guy
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 706 | N/A | $126,600 | 9.0% | 31.9% |
| Luxora | 741 | N/A | $31,700 | 3.6% | 50.7% |
| Grannis | 691 | $75,132 | $94,700 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Bonanza | 711 | $63,631 | $133,300 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Desha | 679 | $68,403 | $117,600 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 720, Guy'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
Guy is a small community located in Arkansas, within Faulkner County. The total population is 720. It ranks as the 250th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Guy is 45.1 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Guy is $75,592. This is 24% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $246,600. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Guy has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 97.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Guy, 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 Guy, Arkansas?
Guy, Arkansas has a population of 720 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Guy, AR?
The median household income in Guy is $75,592, which is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Guy, AR?
The poverty rate in Guy is 14.2%. This means approximately 102 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Guy, Arkansas?
Guy's population is 86.3% White, 0.0% Black, 1.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Guy, AR?
The median home value in Guy is $246,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Guy, Arkansas?
19.3% of adults (25+) in Guy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.