Higginson is a town located in White County Arkansas. Higginson has a 2024 population of 898. Higginson is currently growing at a rate of 5.52% annually and its population has increased by 26.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 708 in 2020.
The average household income in Higginson is $68,900 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median age in Higginson is 26.5 years: 32.1 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Higginson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 74.47% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 21.98% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 274 | 3.29 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 111 | 4.14 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.27 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 50 | 5.22 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 20 | 3.15 | 75 | 25 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.54% |
| High School Graduate | 281 | 61.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 40 | 8.79% |
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 | 378 | 316 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 5.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $34,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $57,891 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,188 | $45,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,625 | $58,555 | $20,200 |
| Some College | $52,000 | $66,771 | $0 |
$41,625
Average Earnings
$58,555
Average Male
$20,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.37% of Higginson residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 181 | 99 | 54.7% |
| White | 651 | 34 | 5.22% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 7 | 11.48% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Higginson is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Higginson is White, with 5.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
| High School | 8.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 19.27% |
| Male Employed | 10.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,375 | $69,415 |
| Households | $66,806 | $68,900 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,875 | $57,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
71.59%
Born in Higginson
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
97.23% of Higginson residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in Arkansas. 2.55% 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 | 1,137 | 48 | 4.41% |
| 2028 | 1,089 | 48 | 4.61% |
| 2027 | 1,041 | 48 | 4.83% |
| 2026 | 993 | 47 | 4.97% |
| 2025 | 946 | 48 | 5.35% |
| 2024 | 898 | 47 | 5.52% |
| 2023 | 851 | 45 | 5.58% |
| 2022 | 806 | 54 | 7.18% |
| 2021 | 752 | 44 | 6.21% |
| 2020 | 708 | -25 | -3.41% |
| 2019 | 733 | 8 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 725 | 8 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 717 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 719 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 711 | 8 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 703 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 708 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 715 | 28 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 687 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 682 | 0 | 0% |