Wickes, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 694, Wickes'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

Wickes is a small community located in Arkansas, within Polk County. The total population is 694. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wickes is 29.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 32.7% of the population under 18, Wickes has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.5% 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 Wickes is $27,411. This is 55% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 41.3%. This is 159% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.0%. This is 122% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $45,000. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Wickes is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wickes is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (54.2% vs 9.0%).

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 63.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wickes, 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.