Arkansas Cities by Poverty Rate
The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal threshold. It varies by household size and is a key indicator of economic hardship.
All 211 cities ranked by Poverty Rate, from lowest to highest. Click the column header to reverse sort order. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
| # | Cities | Poverty Rate ↑ |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Salem city, Arkansas | 31.6% |
| 202 | Helena-West Helena city, Arkansas | 32.6% |
| 203 | Dermott city, Arkansas | 33.9% |
| 204 | Sulphur Springs CDP, Arkansas | 34.1% |
| 205 | Judsonia city, Arkansas | 35.6% |
| 206 | Kensett city, Arkansas | 37.0% |
| 207 | Marianna city, Arkansas | 37.8% |
| 208 | Earle city, Arkansas | 42.5% |
| 209 | McAlmont CDP, Arkansas | 45.6% |
| 210 | Prescott city, Arkansas | 47.5% |
| 211 | Sweet Home CDP, Arkansas | 59.4% |