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Gentry, AR


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Gentry, Arkansas

Gentry, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 23 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 84 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers area. There are 2,165 residents in Gentry.

The People and Families of Gentry

In Gentry, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Gentry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gentry had a median family income of $37,569.

Gentry Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gentry that were owner-occupied was 59%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Gentry, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Gentry, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Gentry, AR

Comparing Gentry 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
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women58
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone55
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