Cove is a town located in Polk County Arkansas. Cove has a 2024 population of 327. Cove is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 321 in 2020.
The average household income in Cove is $36,789 with a poverty rate of 37.58%. The median age in Cove is 42.5 years: 42.4 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 91.05% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 2.45 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.15 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 51 | 2.61 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Female | 27 | 4.63 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 19.42% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 5.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 6.2% |
| High School Graduate | 84 | 34.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 50 | 20.66% |
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 | 225 | 169 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,194 | $28,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $13,836 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,875 | $0 | $25,278 |
| Some College | $44,063 | $50,455 | $23,750 |
$21,875
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.68% of Cove residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 99 | 34.74% |
| Multiple | 26 | 13 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Native | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
37.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.48%
Male Poverty Rate
41.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cove is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cove is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.57% |
| Some College | 24.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 18.87% |
| Male Employed | 7.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,667 | $41,446 |
| Households | $27,500 | $36,789 |
| Married Families | $50,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,500 | $26,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 6.53% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
15.7%
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
38.58%
Born in Cove
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
98.77% of Cove residents were born in the United States, with 38.58% having been born in Arkansas. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 336 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 334 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 332 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 331 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 329 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 326 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 325 | 4 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 321 | -54 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 375 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 376 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 379 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 378 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 379 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 381 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 383 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 385 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 386 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 390 | 0 | 0% |