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Weiner, AR


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Weiner, Arkansas

Weiner, Arkansas, in Poinsett county, is 18 miles SW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 57 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 760 people lived in Weiner.

The People and Families of Weiner

In Weiner, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weiner had a median family income of $42,222. Many people in Weiner make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Weiner doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Arkansas.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Weiner.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Weiner Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Weiner are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Weiner, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Weiner Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Weiner Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Weiner Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Weiner Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Weiner Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Weiner People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Weiner College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Weiner, AR

Comparing Weiner 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
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men59
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime78
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