Caraway is a city located in Craighead County Arkansas. Caraway has a 2024 population of 1,085. Caraway is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,131 in 2020.
The average household income in Caraway is $56,683 with a poverty rate of 22.6%. The median age in Caraway is 32.4 years: 31.6 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caraway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 977 | 90.63% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 8.35% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 438 | 2.46 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 205 | 3.23 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.11 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 55 | 3.47 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 17 | 2.71 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 8.66% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 5.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 7.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 49.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 10.97% |
| Some College | 90 | 12.99% |
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 | 664 | 538 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 13.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,625 | $76,354 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,250 | $47,434 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,271 | $44,271 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,986 | $47,419 | $32,604 |
| Some College | $39,250 | $46,354 | $26,852 |
$43,986
Average Earnings
$47,419
Average Male
$32,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.22% of Caraway residents speak only English, while 5.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 165 | 16.94% |
| Multiple | 90 | 68 | 75.56% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
22.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.2%
Male Poverty Rate
21.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caraway is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caraway is White, with 16.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.65% |
| High School | 19.06% |
| Some College | 3.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 19.76% |
| Male Employed | 16.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,417 | $74,310 |
| Households | $41,667 | $56,683 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,984 | $24,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 10.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
79.41%
Born in Caraway
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.75% of Caraway residents were born in the United States, with 79.41% having been born in Arkansas. 3.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,029 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 1,040 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 1,051 | -12 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 1,063 | -11 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 1,074 | -11 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 1,085 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 1,097 | -13 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,110 | -10 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,120 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 1,131 | -155 | -12.05% |
| 2019 | 1,286 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,274 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,259 | -12 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 1,271 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 1,265 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,260 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,268 | -9 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,277 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 1,280 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,276 | 0 | 0% |