Colt is a city located in St. Francis County Arkansas. Colt has a 2024 population of 280. Colt is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -5.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 295 in 2020.
The average household income in Colt is $44,358 with a poverty rate of 36.75%. The median age in Colt is 32.9 years: 28.8 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 80.62% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 9.58% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 195 | 2.3 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.08 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 75 | 3.45 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 39 | 2.54 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Male | 3 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
33.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 147 | 49.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 60 | 20.2% |
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 | 245 | 201 | 25 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $39,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,464 | $34,167 | $13,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,250 | $46,111 | $0 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $46,429 | $28,750 |
$35,250
Average Earnings
$46,111
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Colt residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 355 | 134 | 37.75% |
| Black | 36 | 25 | 69.44% |
| Multiple | 43 | 6 | 13.95% |
36.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.07%
Male Poverty Rate
44.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colt is Black, with 69.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colt is Multiple, with 13.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58% |
| High School | 51.02% |
| Some College | 15.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 31.58% |
| Male Employed | 12.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,972 | $55,359 |
| Households | - | $44,358 |
| Married Families | $52,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,250 | $23,227 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 4.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
67.93%
Born in Colt
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Colt residents were born in the United States, with 67.93% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 261 | -4 | -1.51% |
| 2028 | 265 | -4 | -1.49% |
| 2027 | 269 | -3 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 272 | -4 | -1.45% |
| 2025 | 276 | -4 | -1.43% |
| 2024 | 280 | -4 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 284 | -4 | -1.39% |
| 2022 | 288 | -4 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 292 | -3 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 295 | -40 | -11.94% |
| 2019 | 335 | -7 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 342 | -6 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 348 | -6 | -1.69% |
| 2016 | 354 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 356 | -7 | -1.93% |
| 2014 | 363 | -5 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 368 | -9 | -2.39% |
| 2012 | 377 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 376 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 379 | 0 | 0% |