Bearden is a city located in Ouachita County Arkansas. Bearden has a 2024 population of 727. Bearden is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -5.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 773 in 2020.
The average household income in Bearden is $39,240 with a poverty rate of 51.95%. The median age in Bearden is 44.1 years: 44.4 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bearden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 389 | 49.05% |
| White | 355 | 44.77% |
| Other race | 34 | 4.29% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 278 | 2.85 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 104 | 3.67 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 90 | 0 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Married | 65 | 3.92 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Male | 19 | 3.47 | 15.8 | 84.2 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 8.75% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 4.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 196 | 38.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 6.61% |
| Some College | 169 | 32.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 264 | 7 |
| Black | 162 | 150 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| Other Race | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 41.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,153 | $44,423 | $28,347 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,972 | $48,750 | $29,031 |
| Some College | $46,750 | $47,500 | $0 |
$30,972
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$29,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.76% of Bearden residents speak only English, while 3.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 389 | 225 | 57.84% |
| White | 355 | 187 | 52.68% |
51.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
57.82%
Male Poverty Rate
46.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bearden is Black, with 57.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bearden is White, with 52.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 65.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 59.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.9% |
| High School | 41.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 36.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,219 | $46,331 |
| Households | $28,143 | $39,240 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,045 | $24,428 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 1.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.54%
Born in Bearden
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
97.23% of Bearden residents were born in the United States, with 76.54% having been born in Arkansas. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 670 | -12 | -1.76% |
| 2028 | 682 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2027 | 693 | -11 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 704 | -12 | -1.68% |
| 2025 | 716 | -11 | -1.51% |
| 2024 | 727 | -12 | -1.62% |
| 2023 | 739 | -9 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 748 | -14 | -1.84% |
| 2021 | 762 | -11 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 773 | -81 | -9.48% |
| 2019 | 854 | -12 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 866 | -10 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 876 | -9 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 885 | -13 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 898 | -18 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 916 | -9 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 925 | -18 | -1.91% |
| 2012 | 943 | -12 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 955 | -14 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 969 | 0 | 0% |