De Queen is a city located in Sevier County Arkansas. De Queen has a 2024 population of 5,998. It is also the county seat of Sevier County. De Queen is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,082 in 2020.
The average household income in De Queen is $60,967 with a poverty rate of 17.77%. The median age in De Queen is 33.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 29.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Queen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 2,551 | 41.98% |
| White | 2,352 | 38.7% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 8.34% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 6.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 205 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 81 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,271 | 2.63 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 1,018 | 3.52 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 805 | 1.05 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Male | 228 | 2.91 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 220 | 3.97 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 633 | 17.95% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 6.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 4.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,011 | 28.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 904 | 25.63% |
| Some College | 467 | 13.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,777 | 489 | 42 |
| White | 1,381 | 1,303 | 333 |
| Other Race | 1,259 | 317 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 163 | 24 |
| Black | 203 | 100 | 0 |
| Islander | 93 | 34 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,628 | $83,700 | $32,448 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,850 | $100,742 | $92,900 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $0 | $37,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,639 | $37,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,638 | $40,865 | $43,104 |
| Some College | $43,636 | $43,958 | $43,547 |
$42,638
Average Earnings
$40,865
Average Male
$43,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.83% of De Queen residents speak only English, while 55.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,475 | 617 | 17.76% |
| Other | 2,422 | 303 | 12.51% |
| White | 1,703 | 260 | 15.27% |
| Multiple | 507 | 160 | 31.56% |
| Islander | 202 | 128 | 63.37% |
| Native | 81 | 16 | 19.75% |
| Black | 361 | 6 | 1.66% |
17.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.11%
Male Poverty Rate
17.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Queen is Islander, with 63.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Queen is Black, with 1.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.3% |
| Some College | 9.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.19% |
| Female Employed | 6.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,548 | $74,117 |
| Households | $50,979 | $60,967 |
| Married Families | $69,200 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,740 | $33,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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
193
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 5.49% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 10.07% |
| Black | 24 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 22 | 32.84% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
36.28%
Born in De Queen
72.21%
Native Born
27.79%
Foreign Born
23.33%
Non Citizen
4.46%
Naturalized
72.21% of De Queen residents were born in the United States, with 36.28% having been born in Arkansas. 23.33% 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 | 5,893 | -21 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 5,914 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 5,935 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 5,956 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 5,977 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 5,998 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 6,019 | -40 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 6,059 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 6,054 | -28 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 6,082 | -431 | -6.62% |
| 2019 | 6,513 | -18 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 6,531 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 6,560 | 41 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 6,519 | -119 | -1.79% |
| 2015 | 6,638 | -54 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 6,692 | 23 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 6,669 | 68 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 6,601 | -22 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 6,623 | 17 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 6,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,765 | 1,132 | 24.43% |
| 1990 | 4,633 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 1980 | 4,594 | 731 | 18.92% |
| 1970 | 3,863 | 1,004 | 35.12% |
| 1960 | 2,859 | -156 | -5.17% |
| 1950 | 3,015 | -40 | -1.31% |
| 1940 | 3,055 | 117 | 3.98% |
| 1930 | 2,938 | 421 | 16.73% |
| 1920 | 2,517 | -3,376 | -57.29% |