Parkdale, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 67, Parkdale'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

Parkdale is a small community located in Arkansas, within Ashley County. The total population is 67. It ranks as the 558th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parkdale is 36.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 37.3% of the population under 18, Parkdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parkdale is $29,167. This is 52% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Parkdale. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Parkdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Parkdale has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (97.0% vs 14.6%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parkdale, 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.