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Bearden, AR


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Bearden, Arkansas

Bearden, Arkansas, in Ouachita county, is 49 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 176 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 1,125 people people live in Bearden.

The People and Families of Bearden

In Bearden, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 35% of Bearden is non-white. In Bearden you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bearden had a median family income of $30,573.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Bearden than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Bearden Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bearden, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Arkansas.

Commuting

In Bearden, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bearden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bearden Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bearden Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bearden Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bearden Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bearden, AR

Comparing Bearden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
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