Strawberry, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 285, Strawberry'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

Strawberry is a small community located in Arkansas, within Lawrence County. The total population is 285. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Strawberry is 50.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 10.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.2% 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 is $43,189. This is 29% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Strawberry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 77.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Strawberry, 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.