Whelen Springs, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whelen Springs, Arkansas had a total population of 52, the 572nd largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,893, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 6.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Whelen Springs Quick Facts
How Whelen Springs 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 | 47 | 52 | +10.6% |
How Whelen Springs 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+)
Whelen Springs Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Clark County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia | 10,099 | $48,657 | 28.9% | $179,300 |
| Gurdon | 1,625 | $47,587 | 17.2% | $111,600 |
| Caddo Valley | 775 | $67,679 | 27.0% | $119,900 |
| Amity | 740 | $38,542 | 37.3% | $143,100 |
| Okolona | 287 | $72,917 | 5.9% | $93,800 |
| Gum Springs | 55 | $48,333 | 0.0% | $68,300 |
Cities Similar to Whelen Springs
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil Bluff | 51 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Ivan | 50 | N/A | $135,000 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Jerome | 50 | N/A | $9,999 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Goodwin | 56 | N/A | $87,500 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Jerusalem | 57 | N/A | N/A | 8.8% | 43.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Whelen Springs'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
Whelen Springs is a small community located in Arkansas, within Clark County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 572nd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whelen Springs is 30.6 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 36.5% of the population under 18, Whelen Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Whelen Springs is $55,893. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whelen Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Whelen Springs was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
6.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% 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 66.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Whelen Springs, 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 Whelen Springs, Arkansas?
Whelen Springs, Arkansas has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whelen Springs, AR?
The median household income in Whelen Springs is $55,893, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whelen Springs, AR?
The poverty rate in Whelen Springs is 13.5%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Whelen Springs, Arkansas?
Whelen Springs's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whelen Springs, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whelen Springs — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whelen Springs, Arkansas?
6.1% of adults (25+) in Whelen Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.