Chidester is a city located in Ouachita County Arkansas. Chidester has a 2024 population of 239. Chidester is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 250 in 2020.
The average household income in Chidester is $38,989 with a poverty rate of 42.64%. The median age in Chidester is 51.5 years: 51.7 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chidester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 327 | 82.37% |
| White | 67 | 16.88% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 3.01 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.18 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 53 | 3.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 8.13 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 3 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
4.54
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 17.59% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.93% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 49.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.62% |
| Some College | 61 | 18.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 269 | 217 | 12 |
| White | 52 | 48 | 3 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $46,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,364 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,563 | $47,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $23,750 | $0 |
$26,563
Average Earnings
$47,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.47% of Chidester residents speak only English, while 3.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 327 | 156 | 47.71% |
| White | 64 | 12 | 18.75% |
42.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
58.85%
Male Poverty Rate
20.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chidester is Black, with 47.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chidester is White, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 72.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69.49% |
| High School | 68.75% |
| Some College | 14.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,036 | $58,439 |
| Households | $22,167 | $38,989 |
| Married Families | $72,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $15,343 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 37.74% |
| Black | 14 | 4.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
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
62.47%
Born in Chidester
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
99.24% of Chidester residents were born in the United States, with 62.47% having been born in Arkansas. 0% 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 | 226 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 228 | -3 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 231 | -3 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 234 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 236 | -3 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 239 | -3 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 242 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 244 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 246 | -4 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 250 | -9 | -3.47% |
| 2019 | 259 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 261 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 264 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 266 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 269 | -5 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 274 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 276 | -5 | -1.78% |
| 2012 | 281 | -4 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 285 | -3 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 288 | 0 | 0% |