Wabbaseka, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 360, Wabbaseka'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

Wabbaseka is a small community located in Arkansas, within Jefferson County. The total population is 360. It ranks as the 354th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabbaseka is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabbaseka is $38,917. This is 36% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 147% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $56,100. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Wabbaseka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabbaseka has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (89.2% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wabbaseka, 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.