Piggott is a city located in Clay County Arkansas. Piggott has a 2024 population of 3,509. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Piggott is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,625 in 2020.
The average household income in Piggott is $57,814 with a poverty rate of 24.8%. The median age in Piggott is 37.6 years: 33.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Piggott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,508 | 97.17% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,459 | 2.43 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 560 | 3.01 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.08 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 310 | 3.37 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 101 | 2.8 | 15.8 | 84.2 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 7.19% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 182 | 7.93% |
| High School Graduate | 945 | 41.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 492 | 21.44% |
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 | 2,193 | 2,000 | 414 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 56 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,518 | $67,542 | $37,361 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,118 | $43,125 | $48,464 |
| High School Graduate | $29,754 | $43,508 | $27,411 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $29,063 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,511 | $44,190 | $29,688 |
| Some College | $36,168 | $73,646 | $35,299 |
$36,511
Average Earnings
$44,190
Average Male
$29,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.16% of Piggott residents speak only English, while 0.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,391 | 836 | 24.65% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Multiple | 67 | 13 | 19.4% |
24.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.22%
Male Poverty Rate
28.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Piggott is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Piggott is Multiple, with 19.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.12% |
| Some College | 20.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.29% |
| High School | 15.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.97% |
| Male Employed | 9.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,649 | $65,450 |
| Households | $43,255 | $57,814 |
| Married Families | $80,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,289 | $32,401 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
216
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 8.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
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
49.75%
Born in Piggott
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.47% of Piggott residents were born in the United States, with 49.75% having been born in Arkansas. 0.3% 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 | 3,364 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 3,393 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 3,422 | -29 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 3,451 | -29 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 3,480 | -29 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 3,509 | -29 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 3,538 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 3,548 | -34 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 3,582 | -43 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 3,625 | 110 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3,515 | -65 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 3,580 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 3,604 | -47 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 3,651 | -37 | -1% |
| 2015 | 3,688 | -25 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 3,713 | -34 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 3,747 | -50 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 3,797 | -32 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 3,829 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 3,859 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,894 | 117 | 3.1% |
| 1990 | 3,777 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 1980 | 3,762 | 675 | 21.87% |
| 1970 | 3,087 | 311 | 11.2% |
| 1960 | 2,776 | 218 | 8.52% |
| 1950 | 2,558 | -806 | -23.96% |