Elaine is a city located in Phillips County Arkansas. Elaine has a 2024 population of 438. Elaine is currently declining at a rate of -3.95% annually and its population has decreased by -13.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 508 in 2020.
The average household income in Elaine is $42,771 with a poverty rate of 28.54%. The median age in Elaine is 41.4 years: 31.9 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elaine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 356 | 69.13% |
| White | 145 | 28.16% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 235 | 2.19 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 85 | 0 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 81 | 3.19 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
| Married | 50 | 2.54 | 76 | 24 |
| Male | 19 | 2.37 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 8.01% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 26.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 20.99% |
| Some College | 133 | 36.74% |
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 | 239 | 159 | 0 |
| White | 115 | 98 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,778 | $39,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,188 | $12,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,466 | $43,202 | $0 |
| Some College | $43,396 | $0 | $22,813 |
$38,466
Average Earnings
$43,202
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.39% of Elaine residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 356 | 113 | 31.74% |
| White | 145 | 28 | 19.31% |
| Multiple | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
28.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.92%
Male Poverty Rate
41.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elaine is Multiple, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elaine is White, with 19.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.1% |
| Some College | 5.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 51.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,842 | $43,139 |
| Households | $39,226 | $42,771 |
| Married Families | $41,974 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,159 | $35,048 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 11.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
38.3%
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
88.93%
Born in Elaine
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Elaine residents were born in the United States, with 88.93% 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 | 352 | -17 | -4.61% |
| 2028 | 369 | -17 | -4.4% |
| 2027 | 386 | -18 | -4.46% |
| 2026 | 404 | -17 | -4.04% |
| 2025 | 421 | -17 | -3.88% |
| 2024 | 438 | -18 | -3.95% |
| 2023 | 456 | -14 | -2.98% |
| 2022 | 470 | -15 | -3.09% |
| 2021 | 485 | -23 | -4.53% |
| 2020 | 508 | 10 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 498 | -10 | -1.97% |
| 2018 | 508 | -18 | -3.42% |
| 2017 | 526 | -16 | -2.95% |
| 2016 | 542 | -18 | -3.21% |
| 2015 | 560 | -15 | -2.61% |
| 2014 | 575 | -18 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 593 | -11 | -1.82% |
| 2012 | 604 | -21 | -3.36% |
| 2011 | 625 | -9 | -1.42% |
| 2010 | 634 | 0 | 0% |