Population 5,454 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fouke
Household size in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Fouke holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.78, even as the national average fell. Of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people, only six have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fouke is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Fouke (17.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 8.8 points, even as the national share fell. Fouke has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arkansas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fouke
Renters in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fouke is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (58.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Fouke: 16.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +6 |
Fouke has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $722 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $842 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$270 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fouke pays $842 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $270 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fouke
Bachelor's degrees in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fouke: 16.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.5% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fouke is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fouke
| Period | Fouke | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fouke is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fouke compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fouke | 2.89 | 37.6 | 17.4% | 18.9% | 16.8% | 1994 | $842 | 16.2% | 88.9% | 5.3% |
| Genoa | 3.16 | 37.5 | 12.0% | 15.6% | 29.7% | 1998 | $850 | 15.8% | 88.5% | 12.1% |
| Jonesville | 2.44 | 45.2 | 11.6% | 0.6% | 15.8% | 1984 | $942 | 10.5% | 88.5% | 3.6% |
| Garland City | 2.96 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 18.8% | 31.4% | 1995 | $795 | 15.7% | 85.9% | 11.6% |
| Texarkana | 2.52 | 39.2 | 16.7% | 41.1% | 19.2% | 1980 | $888 | 15.3% | 86.8% | 7.4% |
| Domino | 2.21 | 28.7 | 41.6% | 30.9% | 26.0% | 2002 | $588 | 17.5% | 90.9% | 4.8% |
| Garland | 2.44 | 45.7 | 6.6% | 20.3% | 32.5% | 1986 | $720 | 15.9% | 73.0% | 10.0% |
| Texarkana | 2.48 | 39.2 | 13.4% | 40.8% | 13.4% | 1981 | $1,109 | 25.7% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| Wake Village | 2.57 | 34.8 | 21.4% | 46.3% | 15.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 24.6% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| Springdale | 2.29 | 32.2 | 35.1% | 23.1% | 27.0% | 2001 | $655 | 15.3% | 90.5% | 5.3% |
| Nash | 2.50 | 35.8 | 17.9% | 38.1% | 13.7% | 1991 | $902 | 20.5% | 88.4% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fouke. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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