City

Cotton Plant, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodruff County  ·  Arkansas

👥538Population
💰$15,375Median HH Income▼ 80% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$44,800Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊17.2%Unemployment▲ 252% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 73.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White22.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black73.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty56.5% ▲ 465% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment17.2% ▲ 252% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (6%)
HS Graduate195 (56%)
Some College26 (7.5%)
Associates12 (3.4%)
Bachelors28 (8%)
Graduate Degree66 (19%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 56%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 3.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad56.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates3.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.2%Renter: 46.8%Tenure
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
61%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$15,375 ▼ 80% below avg
Median Home Value$44,800 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$537/mo
Total Housing Units442
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
78%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Cotton Plant, AR

Cotton Plant is a city in Arkansas, located in Woodruff County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 538 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Cotton Plant is a lower-income community. The median household income of $15,375 is well below the national average. Approximately 56.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cotton Plant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $44,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $537 per month.

The population of Cotton Plant is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (73.61%).

Cotton Plant, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Cotton Plant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72036 538 $15,375 $44,800 $537 17.2% 27.0% 53.2%