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Brinkley city, AR

ZIP 72021 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72021

72021 has a population of 3,583 with a median age of 42.7 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
50.2%-18% vs US avg
x
Black
43.2%+248% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-75% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.3%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.9%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
24.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.7%+51% vs US avg
x
High school
48.9%+87% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.9%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+166% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 72021

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+166% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.4%+165% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.7%+34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.1%+63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,583
Median age42.7
Poverty rate26.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White50.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black43.2%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born36.9%