Rover, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rover, Arkansas had a total population of 142, the 487th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $83,264, which is 37% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 37% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Arkansas.
- Only 4.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x.
Rover Quick Facts
How Rover 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 | 156 | 142 | -9.0% |
| Median household income | $80,948 | $83,264 | +2.9% |
How Rover 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+)
Rover Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Yell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | 11.1% | $138,600 |
| Danville | 2,289 | $64,420 | 26.0% | $122,700 |
| Ola | 914 | $32,679 | 46.6% | $61,600 |
| Plainview | 550 | $45,329 | 10.6% | $111,200 |
| Belleville | 517 | $66,401 | 3.7% | $105,400 |
| Havana | 343 | $53,000 | 36.7% | $81,900 |
| Centerville | 211 | N/A | 68.3% | N/A |
| Corinth | 38 | $40,469 | 13.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Rover
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 140 | N/A | $46,800 | 17.6% | 5.9% |
| Aubrey | 139 | N/A | $81,400 | 0.0% | 21.6% |
| Urbana | 147 | N/A | N/A | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Daisy | 138 | $80,625 | $152,300 | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| Almyra | 146 | $75,875 | $83,100 | 18.5% | 16.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Rover'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
Rover is a small community located in Arkansas, within Yell County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 487th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rover is 65.7 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rover is $83,264. This is 37% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rover. 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 Rover, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $79,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Rover is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Rover has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents.
Education
4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% 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 95.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rover, 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 Rover, Arkansas?
Rover, Arkansas has a population of 142 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rover, AR?
The median household income in Rover is $83,264, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rover, AR?
The ACS sample for Rover recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Rover, Arkansas?
Rover's population is 96.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rover, AR?
The median home value in Rover is $79,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.
How educated is Rover, Arkansas?
4.9% of adults (25+) in Rover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.