Arkadelphia, AR Economy


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Arkadelphia, AR is a city located in Clark County with an estimated population of 10,714. It offers a rural lifestyle yet still has access to modern amenities and conveniences. The cost of living in Arkadelphia is significantly lower than the rest of the United States. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment is just $720 compared to $1,430 across the entire US. The Grocery Cost Index is also much lower at 94 versus 100 nationally. Commonly known businesses in Arkadelphia include Walmart Supercenter, McDonald's, Sonic Drive-In, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell and Burger King. With a low cost of living and easy access to popular restaurants and stores, Arkadelphia is an ideal location for families looking for a more affordable standard of living.

Arkadelphia has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arkadelphia has seen the job market decrease by -6.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arkadelphia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arkadelphia is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arkadelphia is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Arkadelphia
- The average income of a Arkadelphia resident is $19,434 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arkadelphia resident is $34,883 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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I attended Henderson State University which is one of the two colleges in Arkadelphia. I came from a different town in Arkansas that had much more to do, so Arkadelphia  More

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Over 15 years ago

Arkadelphia has a water park, two or three parks, its just a few minutes to get to beautiful Lake DeGray. Hot Springs has the other things that you might want to go to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Two large Universitys dominate the town and compete with each other. In general the town is orderly and neat with a true Old South feeling. Most of the citizens are  More

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