Springdale, Arkansas Income Statistics
Springdale Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Springdale Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,056 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $44,174 | $49,255 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.4% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.0% | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.9% | 6.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Springdale is about 13% higher than in Arkansas. Income has been growing faster in Springdale (5.4%/yr) than in Arkansas (4.6%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Springdale earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the Arkansas average of 8%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Springdale, Arkansas grew by 55.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $69,056 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.4% per year.
Springdale has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2009, at 13% lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Springdale
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 9,048 households (32.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 22.1% of households in Springdale had an income under $35,000 and 15.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Springdale has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (13.9% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 763 | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 951 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,714 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,761 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,874 | 13.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,168 | 18.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,685 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,792 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,042 | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,215 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 27,965 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,976 residents (8.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 9.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 17.7% of Springdale residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Springdale has a larger share of residents with no personal income (17.7% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.0% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 11,005 | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,227 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,710 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6,845 | 11.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8,645 | 13.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,749 | 15.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,575 | 13.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,613 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,976 | 8.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 62,345 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 17.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Springdale
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.544 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $48,674 | $57,045 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,643 | $46,102 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 10.3% | 19.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Springdale, it is 0.544, lower than Arkansas's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 12% more than women's income in Springdale, Arkansas. Over a 35-year career, a 12% wage gap accumulates to roughly $176,085 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Springdale, Arkansas has narrowed from about 13% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2014, and was narrowest at 6% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $593 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.3% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 1,416 people are unemployed in Springdale, Arkansas.
The average commute time in Springdale is 17 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Arkansas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Springdale, Arkansas has fallen from 7.7% to 3.5% in 2024.
Springdale has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2023, at 0.3 points lower. The gap has widened from 1.0 point in 2011 to 1.8 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springdale, Arkansas has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Springdale, Arkansas.
How Rich Is Springdale, Arkansas?
Springdale has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $69,056, about 13% higher than the Arkansas average of $60,940.
Are incomes growing in Springdale, Arkansas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Springdale, Arkansas rose 56%, from $44,354 to $69,056. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arkansas as a whole: +56% against +58%.
What was the median household income in Springdale in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Springdale, Arkansas was $65,960, up 11% from $59,606 in 2022. The Arkansas median that year was $58,782.
What was the median household income in Springdale in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Springdale, Arkansas was $53,512. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $69,056.
Is unemployment high in Springdale, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Springdale, Arkansas is only 3.5%, well below the Arkansas rate of 4.9%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Springdale, Arkansas?
The Gini coefficient in Springdale is 0.544. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Springdale, Arkansas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Springdale, Arkansas has narrowed from about 13% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2014, and was narrowest at 6% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $593 since 2009.
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