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Gosnell, AR


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Gosnell, Arkansas

Gosnell, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 41 miles E of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 56 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 3,968 people lived in Gosnell.

The People and Families of Gosnell

In Gosnell, about 58% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 20% of Gosnell is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Gosnell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gosnell had a median family income of $37,176.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Gosnell.

Gosnell Housing

An estimated 52% of living spaces in Gosnell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Gosnell, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gosnell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gosnell Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gosnell, AR

Comparing Gosnell 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime12
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