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Birdsong, AR

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

35
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

65.5
years ∙ half population younger than 65.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Birdsong is a town within Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States.
Location
Town in Mississippi County, AR, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.461161° N, 90.259761° W
DMS35° 27′ 40.18″ N, 90° 15′ 35.14″ W

Population Density & area

173.3/sq mi (66.92/km²)
Total Area
0.202 sq mi (0.523 km²)
Land Area
0.202 sq mi (0.523 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

42.9% male
Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%
males per 100 females
Birdsong 75
Mississippi County 97.4
Arkansas 97.5

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Birdsong 0%
Mississippi County 2.5%
Arkansas 5.4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

65.5
years ∙ half population younger than 65.5, half older
Birdsong
65.5
Mississippi County
37.3
Arkansas
38.5

Dependency ratio

Low High
118.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Birdsong 118.8
Mississippi County 70.7
Arkansas 68.6

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 0% 25.9% 23.1%
Working age (18-64) 45.7% 58.5% 59.3%
Senior (65+) 54.3% 15.6% 17.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 118.8 70.7 68.6
Child dependency ratio 44.2 39
Old-age dependency ratio 118.8 26.6 29.6
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
0%
Black
100%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Birdsong 0%
Mississippi County 56.6%
Arkansas 51.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Birdsong population
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.9% 9%
Mexican 0% 4.4% 6.3%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.4% 2.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 95.1% 91%
One race 100% 91% 84.7%
White 0% 55.8% 67.4%
Black or African American 100% 34.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.3%
Asian 0% 0.5% 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.4%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.1% 6.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

33.3% family
Family 33.3%
Non family 66.7%
% family households
Birdsong 33.3%
Mississippi County 63.2%
Arkansas 64.6%

Average household size

1.3
persons per household
Birdsong
1.3
Mississippi County
2.48
Arkansas
2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Birdsong population
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total households 27 15,452 1,205,987
Average houshold size 1.3 2.48 2.46
Family households 9 9,759 779,074
Average family size 1.89 3.16 3.06
Married couple family 7 6,074 566,646
Other families 2 3,685 212,428
Male householder 0 952 57,955
Female householder 2 2,733 154,473
Non-family households 18 5,693 426,913
One-person households 18 5,095 360,000
Male householder 4 2,409 165,673
Senior (65+) living alone 4 774 51,376
Female householder 14 2,686 194,327
Senior (65+) living alone 4 1,286 99,092
Other living arrangements 0 598 66,913

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

33
housing units
Birdsong 33
Mississippi County 19,133
Arkansas 1,394,673

Occupancy status

81.8% occupied
Occupied 81.8%
Vacant 18.2%
vacancy rate
Birdsong 18.2%
Mississippi County 19.2%
Arkansas 13.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

63.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
63.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
18.2%
Mobile homes
18.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

2000
Half of houses were built before 2000, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
6.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
21.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
18.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
54.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.1 5.5 5.5
1–3 rooms 21.2% 9.3% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 42.4% 62% 58.6%
7+ rooms 36.4% 28.7% 29.8%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2.8% 1.9%
1 bedroom 18.2% 5.4% 7.6%
2 bedrooms 18.2% 27.4% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 33.3% 48.5% 48.9%
4+ bedrooms 30.3% 15.8% 17.1%
At a glance
Median year built 2000 1978 1988
Total housing units 33 19,133 1,394,673
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

74.1% owners
Renter-occupied 25.9%
Owner-occupied 74.1%
homeownership rate
Birdsong 74.1%
Mississippi County 60%
Arkansas 66.4%

Average household size

1.35
Owner-occupied
1.14
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Birdsong 1.35
Mississippi County 2.61
Arkansas 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total occupied units 27 15,452 1,205,987
Year moved in
2020 or later 3.7% 24.5% 26.4%
2010 to 2019 63% 39.9% 39.9%
2000 to 2009 3.7% 14.5% 16%
1999 or earlier 29.6% 21.1% 17.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.7% 97.3%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.6% 1.8%
1.51 or more 0% 0.7% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 18.5% 11.2% 5.9%
1 vehicle 66.7% 37.8% 33.2%
2 vehicles 14.8% 31% 37.8%
3 or more vehicles 0% 20% 23.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 33.3% 54.9% 42.8%
Electricity 66.7% 43.9% 53.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.6% 2.9%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.9% 0.6%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 1%
No telephone service available 0% 2.2% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$56,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Birdsong
$56,700
Mississippi County
$122,500
Arkansas
$188,000

Housing Cost Burden

88.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
88.9%
Owners without a mortgage
27.3%
Renters
100%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Property value
Median Value $56,700 $122,500 $188,000
Under $100,000 95% 40.5% 24.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 33.7% 28.6%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 13.9% 21.7%
$300,000 - $500,000 5% 9% 17.2%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 2.2% 6.7%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.7% 1.4%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 45% 48% 52.8%
Without a mortgage 55% 52% 47.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,114 $1,345
Without a mortgage $413 $436 $437
Gross rent
Median rent $388 $830 $947

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

11.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Birdsong 11.4%
Mississippi County 13.7%
Arkansas 25.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

8.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Birdsong 8.6%
Mississippi County 14.1%
Arkansas 11.3%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

2
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
0%
College / Undergraduate
100%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Birdsong
—%
Mississippi County
16.3%
Arkansas
33.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 2 9,379 707,273
Nursery / preschool 0% 11% 6.1%
K–12 0% 74.1% 71.7%
Kindergarten 0% 7.2% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 0% 21.8% 21.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 0% 22.5% 22.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 22.6% 22.4%
College or graduate school 100% 14.9% 22.2%
College, undergraduate 100% 12% 17.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.9% 4.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 16.3% 33.4%
School type
Public school 100% 93.7% 86.4%
Private school 0% 6.3% 13.6%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

35
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
68.6%
Some college no degree
5.7%
Associates degree
5.7%
Bachelors degree
8.6%
Graduate or professional degree
2.9%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0% · 100%
HS graduate
50% · 50%
Some college no degree
0% · 100%
Associates degree
100% · 0%
Bachelors degree
0% · 100%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Population (25+) 35 25,607 2,059,172
Less than 9th grade 2.9% 5.3% 4.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 5.7% 8.8% 7%
High school diploma or GED 68.6% 41.9% 34.1%
Some college, no degree 5.7% 20.7% 20.7%
Associate's degree 5.7% 9.6% 8.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.4% 13.7% 25.7%
Bachelor's degree 8.6% 8.2% 16.3%
Graduate or professional 2.9% 5.5% 9.5%
High School or higher 91.4% 85.9% 88.7%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$11,932
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
100%
HS graduate
50%
Some college or associates
50%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $11,932 $39,667 $44,499
Less than high school graduate $— $30,706 $31,882
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $35,832 $36,880
Some college or associate's degree $— $39,863 $41,256
Bachelor's degree $— $50,945 $57,697
Graduate or professional degree $— $44,565 $74,020
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 100% 33.5% 26.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 50% 19.3% 17.1%
Some college or associate's degree 50% 14% 11.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 9% 4.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

35
residents 16 years and over
Birdsong 35
Mississippi County 30,159
Arkansas 2,429,301

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
48.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Birdsong 48.6%
Mississippi County 55.1%
Arkansas 55.2%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

53.5
years ∙ half are younger than 53.5, half older
Birdsong
53.5
Mississippi County
39
Arkansas
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

29.4% male
Male 29.4%
Female 70.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Birdsong 70.6
Mississippi County 48.7
Arkansas 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Birdsong
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total labor force 17 17,890 1,417,743
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 5.1% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.8% 10.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 11.8% 11%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.8% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 21% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 64.7% 18.4% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 0% 9.4% 8.7%
60 to 64 years 17.6% 6.7% 6.9%
65 to 74 years 17.6% 6.3% 4.9%
75 years and over 0% 0.8% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 29.4% 51.3% 52.4%
Female 70.6% 48.7% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

48.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Birdsong
48.6%
Mississippi County
59.3%
Arkansas
58.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

33.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
60%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Birdsong 60%
Mississippi County 56%
Arkansas 54.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Birdsong
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years —% 46.7% 35.9%
20 to 24 years —% 73.9% 74.1%
25 to 29 years —% 80.3% 80.1%
30 to 34 years —% 78.3% 79.8%
35 to 44 years —% 73.6% 79.3%
45 to 54 years 100% 73.4% 76.9%
55 to 59 years —% 66.6% 66.7%
60 to 64 years 60% 46.8% 50.4%
65 to 74 years 20% 29.3% 22%
75 years and over 0% 6.6% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 33.3% 62.8% 62.6%
Female 60% 56% 54.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White —% 58.6% 57.1%
Black or African American 48.6% 59% 57.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 93.1% 62.8%
Asian —% 97.3% 69.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 61.8%
Some Other Race —% 61.1% 70.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 62.1% 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino —% 72% 69.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Birdsong
0%
Mississippi County
6.9%
Arkansas
4.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Birdsong 0%
Mississippi County 7.6%
Arkansas 5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Birdsong
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 11.7% 15.2%
20 to 24 years —% 5.6% 8.6%
25 to 29 years —% 7.6% 5.7%
30 to 34 years —% 2.9% 5%
35 to 44 years —% 9.3% 4.5%
45 to 54 years 0% 6.2% 3.2%
55 to 59 years —% 3.7% 2.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 9.2% 2.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 4.7% 2.8%
75 years and over —% 20.1% 3.3%
By gender
Male 0% 7.6% 5%
Female 0% 6.2% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White —% 3% 4.2%
Black or African American 0% 14% 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5%
Asian —% 0% 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 8.7%
Some Other Race —% 20.2% 4.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 4.7% 5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 3.9% 4.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

17
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Birdsong 17
Mississippi County 16,605
Arkansas 1,341,614
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

82%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Birdsong 82%
Mississippi County 71%
Arkansas 75%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Birdsong, AR workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

Nearly half of workers
are employed in Other services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Other services 47.1%
Retail trade 17.6%
Utilities 17.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 60% of 5 employed male workers
Female
Other services employs the most women — 66.7% of 12 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Birdsong
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total employed population 17 16,605 1,341,614
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 3.9% 2%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Construction 0% 6.2% 7.3%
Manufacturing 11.8% 25.4% 12.7%
Wholesale trade 0% 1% 2.2%
Retail trade 17.6% 13.1% 13.2%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.6% 5%
Utilities 17.6% 0.7% 1.2%
Information 0% 0.7% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 2.4% 4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.7% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 2% 4.7%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.4% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 10.4% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 5.9% 10.3% 14.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.9% 1.3%
Accommodation and food services 0% 6.6% 6.5%
Other services 47.1% 3.3% 5%
Government 0% 3.2% 4.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

35.3% Private
Government 17.6%
Private Employment 35.3%
Self Employed 47.1%
Private employment (%)
Birdsong 35.3%
Mississippi County 72.5%
Arkansas 74.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

47.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 47.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Birdsong
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Private wage & salary 35.3% 72.5% 74.3%
For-profit company employees 29.4% 68.5% 66.1%
Not-for-profit employees 5.9% 3.9% 8.2%
Self-employed 47.1% 10.5% 10.6%
Incorporated business 0% 4.2% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 47.1% 6% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 17.6% 17% 15.2%
Local government 17.6% 9.6% 6.6%
State government 0% 4.2% 6.2%
Federal government 0% 3.2% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Birdsong 0%
Mississippi County 2.9%
Arkansas 8.8%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

—‡ minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
*The Census Bureau did not publish travel time to work data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Mean travel time (minutes)
Birdsong —‡
Mississippi County 19.8
Arkansas 22.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Birdsong
Employed residents 16+.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total employed population 17 16,605 1,341,614
Worked from home 0% 2.9% 8.8%
Drove Alone 100% 81.3% 78.9%
Carpooled 0% 11.6% 9.4%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.3%
Walked 0% 1.8% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 2.4% 1.2%
Commuting population 17 15,836 1,210,077
Mean travel time (minutes) —‡ 19.8 22.5
Less than 5 minutes 17.6% 10.1% 4.8%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 36.3% 29.6%
15 to 29 minutes 29.4% 28.7% 37.4%
30 to 44 minutes 47.1% 14% 16.9%
45 to 59 minutes 5.9% 6.5% 5.8%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 2.9% 3.8%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.5% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$12,188
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Birdsong $12,188
Mississippi County $47,027
Arkansas $50,168
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
Birdsong —¢
Mississippi County 67¢
Arkansas 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Birdsong, AR workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Birdsong
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Median Earnings $12,188 $47,027 $50,168
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $36,616 $42,726
Mining and logging $— $— $64,672
Construction $— $54,574 $47,647
Manufacturing $— $61,300 $49,834
Wholesale trade $— $55,938 $61,321
Retail trade $— $33,688 $44,088
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $54,350 $58,300
Utilities $— $81,591 $74,176
Information $— $65,577 $57,563
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $35,254 $58,253
Real estate and leasing $— $26,556 $54,404
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $31,776 $69,143
Corporate management $— $62,000 $71,654
Administrative and waste services $— $31,612 $40,847
Education and health services
Educational services $— $48,108 $52,206
Health care and social assistance $— $36,412 $49,634
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $55,590 $42,819
Accommodation and food services $— $26,424 $30,195
Other services $— $45,000 $44,121
Government $— $44,319 $52,984
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Birdsong
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $48,261 $48,606
Not-for-profit employees $— $55,647 $56,236
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $54,418 $61,680
Unincorporated business $— $35,781 $41,085
Government
Local government $— $40,000 $49,879
State government $— $43,651 $52,244
Federal government $— $22,349 $71,301
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Birdsong, AR workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Birdsong because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Birdsong
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Median earnings(Total) $12,188 $47,027 $50,168
Management and business
Management $— $72,837 $73,127
Business and finance $— $61,458 $71,190
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $45,888 $79,879
Architecture and engineering $— $74,886 $82,351
Sciences $— $55,857 $69,806
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $55,328 $52,762
Legal $— $12,206 $78,658
Education, Training and Library $— $48,733 $52,098
Arts, design and media $— $55,179 $54,366
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $49,926 $83,102
Health technicians $— $35,760 $50,677
Healthcare support $— $25,000 $33,050
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $29,500 $45,441
Law enforcement $— $44,124 $52,632
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $22,650 $26,788
Building and grounds cleaning $— $32,437 $32,177
Personal care and service $— $13,951 $30,064
Sales and office
Sales $— $36,098 $53,151
Office and Administrative Support $— $42,563 $41,053
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $35,742 $36,025
Construction and extraction $— $61,033 $44,677
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $51,409 $52,843
Production and transportation
Production $— $54,722 $43,122
Transportation $— $52,159 $51,438
Material moving $— $41,184 $35,617
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$12,917
Median household income in Birdsong
Median household income (USD)
Birdsong
$12,917
Mississippi County
$52,548
Arkansas
$60,773
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Birdsong, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$16,769
Per capita income in Birdsong
Per capita income (USD)
Birdsong
$16,769
Mississippi County
$30,368
Arkansas
$34,225
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Birdsong, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$21,737
Average household income in Birdsong
Avg household income (USD)
Birdsong
$21,737
Mississippi County
$75,372
Arkansas
$84,759
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Birdsong, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$21,737
Mean household income
$12,917
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Birdsong $8,820
Mississippi County $22,824
Arkansas $23,986
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Birdsong
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Birdsong and peer geographies.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total households 27 15,452 1,205,987
Median household income $12,917 $52,548 $60,773
Mean household income $21,737 $75,372 $84,759
Mean-median gap $8,820 $22,824 $23,986
Family households 9 9,759 779,074
Median family income $35,417 $63,927 $76,968
Mean family income $33,278 $89,227 $102,160
Mean-median gap $-2,139 $25,300 $25,192
Non-family households 18 5,693 426,913
Median non-family income $11,667 $26,783 $34,983
Mean non-family income $15,967 $46,165 $49,605
Mean-median gap $4,300 $19,382 $14,622
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $16,769 $30,368 $34,225
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

51.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Birdsong
51.9%
Mississippi County
71.8%
Arkansas
72.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
44.4% of households (12) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $15,642
SSI (disability)
22.2% of households (6) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,833
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,833
SNAP / Food Stamps
29.6% of households (8) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Birdsong
Share of households receiving each income type
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total households 27 15,452 1,205,987
Wage-based income
With earnings 52% 72% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 44% 37% 35%
Average social security income $15,642 $21,770 $23,099
Retirement income 7% 24% 23%
Average retirement income $— $32,692 $25,775
SSI (Supplemental security) 22% 9% 6%
Average SSI income $9,833 $9,969 $11,385
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 30% 19% 10%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$35,417
Family households earn $35,417, compared to $11,667 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$12,917
Family households
$35,417
Nonfamily households
$11,667
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$36,250
Married-couple families earn $36,250, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$35,417
Married-couple families
$36,250
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Birdsong
Median household and family income by household size in Birdsong, compared with peer geographies.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Total households 27 15,452 1,205,987
Household income by size
1-person $11,667 $25,398 $31,156
2-person $35,417 $53,854 $69,618
3-person $— $59,519 $80,223
4-person $— $105,000 $94,055
5-person $— $83,856 $89,670
6-person $— $89,870 $87,640
7-person or more $— $— $85,966
Total families 9 9,759 779,074
Family income by size
2-person $35,417 $52,214 $68,821
3-person $— $60,405 $79,385
4-person $— $120,530 $94,627
5-person $— $79,900 $89,682
6-person $— $87,734 $85,821
7-person or more $— $— $82,030
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
88.9%
$50K - $100K
11.1%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

0%
of all households, 0 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Birdsong 0%
Mississippi County 23.7%
Arkansas 27.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Birdsong
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Birdsong, compared with peer geographies.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Median household income $12,917 $52,548 $60,773
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.7% 10.1% 6.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 55.6% 7.3% 4.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 9.8% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 8.8% 9.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 12.3% 12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.1% 16.9% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 0% 11.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 11.3% 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 6.6% 6.2%
$200,000 or more 0% 5.8% 6.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 77.8% 36% 29%
Share below $75,000 100% 65.2% 59.3%
Share above $100,000 0% 23.7% 27.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.32
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Birdsong 0.32
Mississippi County 0.51
Arkansas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Birdsong
$—
Mississippi County
$202,243
Arkansas
$217,141
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Birdsong
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $10,917 $16,660 $25,138
Lower 20% $12,042 $40,039 $47,720
Middle 20% $20,167 $66,447 $76,148
Upper 20% $35,500 $115,505 $120,698
Top 5% threshold $54,563 $208,404 $226,185
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $7,805 $13,168
Lower 20% $— $27,827 $36,169
Middle 20% $— $52,586 $61,080
Upper 20% $— $86,398 $96,240
Top 20% $— $202,243 $217,141
Top 5% $— $355,560 $393,716
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 2.08% 3.11%
Lower 20% —% 7.38% 8.53%
Middle 20% —% 13.95% 14.41%
Upper 20% —% 22.92% 22.71%
Top 20% —% 53.66% 51.24%
Top 5% —% 23.58% 23.23%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 0 White households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 27 Black or African American households (100% of all households), the median household income is $12,917.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Birdsong
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Mississippi County and Arkansas.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
All Residents $12,917 $52,548 $60,773
White $— $67,971 $65,372
Black or African American $12,917 $35,039 $40,164
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $138,553 $57,488
Asian $— $19,107 $88,767
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $65,376
Some Other Race $— $38,380 $61,078
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $42,304 $60,826
Hispanic or Latino $— $78,750 $59,588
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

48.6%
48.6% of residents, or 17 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Birdsong
48.6%
Mississippi County
21.1%
Arkansas
16%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

57.1%
57.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 8 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Birdsong
57.1%
Mississippi County
2.8%
Arkansas
3.2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

—%
—% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
*The Census Bureau did not publish child poverty rate for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Child poverty rate (%)
Birdsong
—%
Mississippi County
27%
Arkansas
21.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

36.8%
36.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 7 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Birdsong
36.8%
Mississippi County
12.9%
Arkansas
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
Overall poverty rate 48.6% 21.1% 16%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years —% 27% 21.1%
Under 5 years —% 31.4% 24.3%
5 to 17 years —% 25.4% 20%
18 to 64 years 62.5% 20.7% 15.2%
18 to 34 years —% 23.2% 18.4%
35 to 64 years 62.5% 19.3% 13.4%
65 years and over 36.8% 12.9% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 20% 18.6% 14.5%
Female 70% 23.5% 17.5%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 57.1% 2.8% 3.2%
Worked part time or part year 0% 27.3% 19.3%
Did not work 50% 32% 24.9%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

59.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
59.3%
Family
22.2%
Nonfamily
77.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

22.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
22.2%
Married-couple
28.6%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Birdsong
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.2% 17% 11.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 31.6% 27%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 27.8% 15.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 11.1% 8.7%
Householder 65 years and over 33.3% 2.3% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 77.8% 32.3% 24.7%
Householder under 25 years —% 23.6% 35.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 29.4% 18.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 90% 38.4% 28.7%
Householder 65 years and over 62.5% 29.9% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Birdsong due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
—% of White residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
48.6% of Black or African American residents, or 17 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Birdsong
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Birdsong and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Birdsong due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Birdsong Mississippi County Arkansas
All Residents 48.6% 21.1% 16%
White —% 12.9% 13.2%
Black or African American 48.6% 33.6% 28.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 15.9%
Asian —% 85.7% 10.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 30.3%
Some Other Race —% 19.2% 19.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 21.7% 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 16.6% 18.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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