Bull Shoals is a city located in Marion County Arkansas. Bull Shoals has a 2024 population of 1,927. Bull Shoals is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,955 in 2020.
The average household income in Bull Shoals is $70,106 with a poverty rate of 15.23%. The median age in Bull Shoals is 58.1 years: 58.6 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bull Shoals was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,558 | 92.35% |
| Asian | 64 | 3.79% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 790 | 2.13 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.27 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 337 | 3 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 51 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 10 | 3.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 9.85% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 12.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 509 | 37.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 315 | 22.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 1,101 | 226 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 16 | 6 |
| Islander | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,896 | $70,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,774 | $35,083 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,603 | $35,667 | $23,625 |
| Some College | $24,767 | $30,263 | $23,917 |
$28,603
Average Earnings
$35,667
Average Male
$23,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Bull Shoals residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,517 | 230 | 15.16% |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Asian | 64 | 4 | 6.25% |
15.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.22%
Male Poverty Rate
11.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bull Shoals is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bull Shoals is Asian, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.58% |
| High School | 14.62% |
| Some College | 12.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.16% |
| Female Employed | 7.79% |
| Male Employed | 6.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,167 | $99,285 |
| Households | $46,848 | $70,106 |
| Married Families | $63,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,048 | $40,260 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
223
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 15.76% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 64.1% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 57.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
36.3%
Employment Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.34%
Born in Bull Shoals
95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
95.91% of Bull Shoals residents were born in the United States, with 29.34% having been born in Arkansas. 3.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,892 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,899 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,906 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,913 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,920 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,927 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,934 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 1,948 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 1,951 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,955 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 1,950 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,958 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,950 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,950 | 16 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 1,934 | -23 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 1,957 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 1,960 | -19 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,979 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,973 | 10 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 1,963 | 0 | 0% |