Oakhaven, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oakhaven, Arkansas had a total population of 34, the 591st largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $61,250, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 19.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Oakhaven Quick Facts
How Oakhaven 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 | 41 | 34 | -17.1% |
| Median home value | $107,500 | $115,600 | +7.5% |
How Oakhaven 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+)
Oakhaven Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Hempstead County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | 8,671 | $37,500 | 23.4% | $91,900 |
| Emmet | 435 | $56,016 | 22.8% | $86,900 |
| Perrytown | 251 | $56,250 | 7.3% | $125,000 |
| Fulton | 189 | N/A | 7.9% | $129,200 |
| Blevins | 167 | $50,972 | 13.8% | $102,000 |
| Washington | 93 | $38,421 | 8.6% | N/A |
| McNab | 73 | N/A | 11.0% | $31,800 |
| McCaskill | 46 | N/A | 84.8% | $171,900 |
| Ozan | 43 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Patmos | 38 | $40,417 | 28.9% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Oakhaven
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivervale | 32 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 68.8% |
| Amagon | 31 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 22.6% |
| Bowman | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fargo | 30 | N/A | $21,900 | 0.0% | 60.0% |
| Georgetown | 40 | N/A | N/A | 9.4% | 37.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 34, Oakhaven'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
Oakhaven is a small community located in Arkansas, within Hempstead County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 591st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oakhaven is 47.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oakhaven is $61,250. This is about the same as the state median of $60,773. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Oakhaven, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $115,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Oakhaven is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakhaven is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.
Education
16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 80.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oakhaven, 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 Oakhaven, Arkansas?
Oakhaven, Arkansas has a population of 34 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oakhaven, AR?
The median household income in Oakhaven is $61,250, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oakhaven, AR?
The poverty rate in Oakhaven is 19.4%. This means approximately 6 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oakhaven, Arkansas?
Oakhaven's population is 82.3% White, 5.9% Black, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oakhaven, AR?
The median home value in Oakhaven is $115,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Oakhaven, Arkansas?
16.0% of adults (25+) in Oakhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.