Dierks is a city located in Howard County Arkansas. Dierks has a 2024 population of 889. Dierks is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 909 in 2020.
The average household income in Dierks is $39,590 with a poverty rate of 42.83%. The median age in Dierks is 60.7 years: 58.5 years for males, and 63.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dierks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 499 | 78.46% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 17.61% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.42% |
| 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 | 362 | 1.62 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.02 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 79 | 3.05 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 40 | 2.45 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
1.62
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 15.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 18.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 42.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 5.94% |
| Some College | 51 | 9.77% |
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 | 440 | 382 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 48 | 21 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 5 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 36.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,417 | $55,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $52,734 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,292 | $25,278 | $52,891 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$27,292
Average Earnings
$25,278
Average Male
$52,891
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.28% of Dierks residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 174 | 36.86% |
| Multiple | 103 | 70 | 67.96% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
42.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.04%
Male Poverty Rate
44.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dierks is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dierks is Hispanic, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 56.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.84% |
| Some College | 25.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.58% |
| Female Employed | 9.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $52,851 |
| Households | $23,333 | $39,590 |
| Married Families | $60,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,602 | $32,291 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 5.19% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 12.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
75.79%
Born in Dierks
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.37% of Dierks residents were born in the United States, with 75.79% 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 Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 864 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 869 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 874 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 879 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 884 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 889 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 894 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 900 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 904 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 909 | -176 | -16.22% |
| 2019 | 1,085 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,091 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,095 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,093 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,092 | -10 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 1,102 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 1,107 | -11 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,118 | -10 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 1,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,128 | 0 | 0% |