What percentage of people rent in Fordyce, AR?
33.9% (±9.2 points) of the occupied homes in Fordyce, AR are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 446 renting households against 871 that own their home.
In Fordyce, the share of households that rent went from 52.1% in 2015–2019 to 33.9% in 2020–2024 (−18.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.9% (±9.2 points)
- Renting households
- 446 (±140)
- Median renter income
- $25,991 (±$14,339)
Who rents and who owns in Fordyce
| Fordyce | Dallas County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.9% (±9.2 points) | 27.4% (±5.3 points) | 33.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 446 (±140) | 700 (±150) | 405,123 (±3,925) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 871 (±132) | 1,858 (±151) | 800,864 (±6,305) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.4) | 1.9 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $25,991 (±$14,339) | $25,410 (±$6,727) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $45,444 (±$19,635) | $59,135 (±$15,050) | $75,473 (±$657) | $100,009 |
In Fordyce, the renter share is not measurably different from Dallas County (27.4%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (33.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Dallas County, Fordyce ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fordyce has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 52.1% (±9.5 points) | 33.9% (±9.2 points) | −18.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $699 (±$183) | $639 (±$170) | −8.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $30,613 (±$9,739) | $38,079 (±$11,972) | +24.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fordyce
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordyce | — | 33.9% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Thornton | 5.0 mi | 25.0% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsland | 7.4 mi | 19.2% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bearden | 13 mi | 37.3% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tinsman | 14 mi | 33.3% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rison | 16 mi | 50.7% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banks | 19 mi | 15.2% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 19 mi | 33.7% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 20 mi | 32.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparkman | 45.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 2 | Fordyce | 33.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 3 | Carthage | 33.7% (±21.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fordyce
How many renters are there in Fordyce?
Fordyce has an estimated 446 (±140) renting households, 33.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fordyce?
In Fordyce, the share of households that rent went from 52.1% in 2015–2019 to 33.9% in 2020–2024 (−18.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Fordyce?
A renting household in Fordyce has 1.9 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fordyce?
The median renting household in Fordyce, AR has an income of $25,991 (±$14,339) a year, against $45,444 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fordyce city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fordyce city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fordyce city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fordyce city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fordyce city, Arkansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fordyce city, Arkansas (place:24220, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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