Kirby, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kirby, Arkansas had a total population of 579, the 275th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $66,607, which is 10% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Kirby Quick Facts
How Kirby Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 878 | 579 | No clear change (-34.1%) |
| Median household income | $83,329 | $66,607 | No clear change (-20.1%) |
| Median home value¹ | $109,779 | $163,700 | +49.1% |
How Kirby Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 94.1%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 16.0%
- HS Diploma: 35.1%
- Some College: 6.2%
- Associate's: 15.7%
- Bachelor's: 16.3%
- Graduate+: 10.7%
Kirby Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Pike County
Cities Similar to Kirby
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 564 | N/A | $111,300 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Taylor | 593 | $64,659 | $106,700 | 20.8% | 8.1% |
| Tull | 596 | $61,125 | $160,400 | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| New Blaine | 533 | N/A | N/A | 30.5% | 10.3% |
| Central City | 627 | $69,583 | $134,700 | 12.4% | 11.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 579, Kirby'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
Kirby is a small community located in Arkansas, within Pike County. The total population is 579. It ranks as the 275th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kirby is 41.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kirby is $66,607. This is 10% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $163,700. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Kirby is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Kirby has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 84.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kirby, 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 Kirby, Arkansas?
Kirby, Arkansas has a population of 579 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kirby, AR?
The median household income in Kirby is $66,607, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kirby, AR?
The poverty rate in Kirby is 11.9%. This means approximately 69 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Kirby, Arkansas?
Kirby's population is 94.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kirby, AR?
The median home value in Kirby is $163,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Kirby, Arkansas?
27.0% of adults (25+) in Kirby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.