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Emerson town, AR

ZIP 71740 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 71740

71740 has a population of 1,595 with a median age of 30.7 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.8%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
30.7%+148% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.8%+36% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
13.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.3%-7% vs US avg
x
High school
56.9%+117% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.5%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 71740

Poverty Rate
18.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-46% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,595
Median age30.7
Poverty rate18.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black30.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%