Reed is a town located in Desha County Arkansas. Reed has a 2024 population of 115. Reed is currently declining at a rate of -2.54% annually and its population has decreased by -9.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 127 in 2020.
The average household income in Reed is $31,704 with a poverty rate of 27.04%. The median age in Reed is 58.1 years: 58.2 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reed was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 157 | 98.74% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.26% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 96 | 1.66 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.16 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 31 | 1.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 12 | 2.42 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 3 | 75 | 25 |
2.1
Average Family Size
1.66
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 3.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 1.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 62.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 16 | 10.81% |
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 | 146 | 119 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,219 | $23,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $37,708 | $27,250 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $0 | $0 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$37,708
Average Male
$27,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Reed residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 157 | 43 | 27.39% |
27.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.52%
Male Poverty Rate
35.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reed is Black, with 27.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reed is Black, with 27.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 66.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.96% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 21.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,938 | $38,247 |
| Households | $25,833 | $31,704 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,208 | $24,291 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 6.45% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.6%
Labor Force Participation
30.6%
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
94.97%
Born in Reed
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Reed residents were born in the United States, with 94.97% 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 | 100 | -3 | -2.91% |
| 2028 | 103 | -3 | -2.83% |
| 2027 | 106 | -3 | -2.75% |
| 2026 | 109 | -3 | -2.68% |
| 2025 | 112 | -3 | -2.61% |
| 2024 | 115 | -3 | -2.54% |
| 2023 | 118 | -3 | -2.48% |
| 2022 | 121 | -3 | -2.42% |
| 2021 | 124 | -3 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 127 | -23 | -15.33% |
| 2019 | 150 | -1 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 151 | -3 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 154 | -2 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 156 | -1 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 157 | -4 | -2.48% |
| 2014 | 161 | -4 | -2.42% |
| 2013 | 165 | -2 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 167 | -2 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 169 | -2 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 171 | 0 | 0% |