Gentry is a city located in Benton County Arkansas. Gentry has a 2024 population of 4,648. Gentry is currently growing at a rate of 4.47% annually and its population has increased by 20.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,851 in 2020.
The average household income in Gentry is $77,206 with a poverty rate of 7.57%. The median age in Gentry is 35 years: 38.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gentry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,837 | 72.52% |
| Two or more races | 846 | 21.63% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 53 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 44 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,505 | 2.6 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 817 | 3 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.39 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 236 | 3.18 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 104 | 2.2 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 6.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 17.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 922 | 35.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 4.91% |
| Some College | 737 | 28.05% |
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 | 1,729 | 1,596 | 188 |
| Hispanic | 487 | 362 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 432 | 294 | 120 |
| Asian | 66 | 60 | 60 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | 12 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 16 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,068 | $57,171 | $46,178 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,445 | $0 | $33,162 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,906 | $30,000 | $35,202 |
| Overall | $37,422 | $43,152 | $36,589 |
| Some College | $45,160 | $0 | $45,346 |
$37,422
Average Earnings
$43,152
Average Male
$36,589
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.29% of Gentry residents speak only English, while 15.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 239 | 10.06% |
| Multiple | 846 | 36 | 4.26% |
| Other | 44 | 21 | 47.73% |
| Hispanic | 904 | 21 | 2.32% |
7.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gentry is Other, with 47.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gentry is Hispanic, with 2.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18% |
| Some College | 5.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,727 | $68,365 |
| Households | $62,981 | $77,206 |
| Married Families | $68,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,214 | $104,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
63.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 8.04% |
| Asian | 23 | 34.85% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.89% |
| Islander | 16 | 40% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
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
35.38%
Born in Gentry
93.2%
Native Born
6.8%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
93.2% of Gentry residents were born in the United States, with 35.38% having been born in Arkansas. 5.01% 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 | 5,644 | 199 | 3.65% |
| 2028 | 5,445 | 199 | 3.79% |
| 2027 | 5,246 | 200 | 3.96% |
| 2026 | 5,046 | 199 | 4.11% |
| 2025 | 4,847 | 199 | 4.28% |
| 2024 | 4,648 | 199 | 4.47% |
| 2023 | 4,449 | 232 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 4,217 | 213 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 4,004 | 153 | 3.97% |
| 2020 | 3,851 | -182 | -4.51% |
| 2019 | 4,033 | 119 | 3.04% |
| 2018 | 3,914 | 100 | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 3,814 | 18 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 3,796 | 41 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 3,755 | 18 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,737 | 21 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 3,716 | 42 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 3,674 | 82 | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 3,592 | 96 | 2.75% |
| 2010 | 3,496 | 0 | 0% |