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Wilmar, AR


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Wilmar, Arkansas

Wilmar, Arkansas, in Drew county, is 41 miles S of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 150 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 571.

The People and Families of Wilmar

In Wilmar, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Wilmar, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilmar had a median family income of $23,854.

Wilmar Housing

Wilmar has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Wilmar the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Wilmar, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wilmar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Wilmar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Wilmar, AR

Comparing Wilmar 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
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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