Payneway, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Payneway, Arkansas had a total population of 133, the 500th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $37,969, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 23.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Unemployment rate of 8.9% is notably above the national average.
Payneway Quick Facts
How Payneway 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 | 125 | 133 | +6.4% |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $37,969 | +12.5% |
How Payneway 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+)
Payneway Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Poinsett County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumann | 7,410 | $38,881 | 25.4% | $112,300 |
| Marked Tree | 2,249 | $45,656 | 27.3% | $96,200 |
| Harrisburg | 2,216 | $48,047 | 26.1% | $128,100 |
| Lepanto | 2,025 | $44,271 | 17.0% | $76,300 |
| Weiner | 680 | $52,917 | 12.3% | $100,300 |
| Tyronza | 627 | $45,804 | 17.5% | $91,800 |
| Fisher | 167 | $38,750 | 28.1% | $55,800 |
| Waldenburg | 63 | $34,792 | 14.3% | N/A |
| Rivervale | 32 | N/A | 68.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Payneway
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe | 129 | N/A | N/A | 19.3% | 1.6% |
| Aubrey | 139 | N/A | $81,400 | 0.0% | 21.6% |
| Ogden | 140 | N/A | $46,800 | 17.6% | 5.9% |
| Concord | 130 | $41,250 | $111,700 | 7.6% | 22.3% |
| St. Paul | 136 | $34,792 | N/A | 13.3% | 21.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 133, Payneway'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
Payneway is a small community located in Arkansas, within Poinsett County. The total population is 133. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Payneway is 47.4 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Payneway is $37,969. This is 38% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Payneway has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.6%).
Education
12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 65.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Payneway, 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 Payneway, Arkansas?
Payneway, Arkansas has a population of 133 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Payneway, AR?
The median household income in Payneway is $37,969, which is 53% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Payneway, AR?
The poverty rate in Payneway is 23.6%. This means approximately 30 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Payneway, Arkansas?
Payneway's population is 97.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Payneway, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Payneway — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Payneway, Arkansas?
12.2% of adults (25+) in Payneway hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.