Wabbaseka town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wabbaseka town is a small community located in Arkansas. The total population is 391. It ranks as the 344th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabbaseka town is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabbaseka town is $36,174. This is 38% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Wabbaseka town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabbaseka town has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 68.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (91.3% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 97.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wabbaseka 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.