Strawberry town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Strawberry town is a small community located in Arkansas, within Sharp County. The total population is 311. It ranks as the 383rd most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Strawberry town is 46.9 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Strawberry town is $40,625. This is 31% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 114% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $130,100. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Strawberry town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Strawberry town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.