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Barling, Arkansas, in Sebastian county, is 6 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 110 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Barling has a population of 4,176.
In Barling, about 56% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Barling is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Barling had a median family income of $41,421. Barling is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that Barling is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Barling are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Barling pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Barling, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Barling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Barling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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