Piney is a CDP located in Garland County Arkansas. Piney has a 2024 population of 4,540. Piney is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually but its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,518 in 2020.
The average household income in Piney is $49,749 with a poverty rate of 38.32%. The median age in Piney is 33.6 years: 30.6 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Piney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,004 | 87.75% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 7.54% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 89 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,892 | 2.39 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 886 | 1.18 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 516 | 3.8 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 350 | 3.16 | 34 | 66 |
| Male | 140 | 2.89 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
48.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 268 | 8.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 279 | 9.28% |
| High School Graduate | 888 | 29.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 867 | 28.83% |
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 | 2,538 | 2,204 | 447 |
| Black | 295 | 288 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Other Race | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 29 | 10 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 8 | 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 black people with a rate of 30.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,863 | $91,083 | $55,927 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,351 | $50,811 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,924 | $29,122 | $18,090 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,783 | $21,950 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,232 | $33,333 | $19,110 |
| Some College | $20,317 | $34,276 | $18,585 |
$22,232
Average Earnings
$33,333
Average Male
$19,110
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Piney residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,929 | 1,537 | 39.12% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 87 | 66.92% |
| Multiple | 87 | 48 | 55.17% |
| Black | 324 | 46 | 14.2% |
| Other | 89 | 33 | 37.08% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100% |
38.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.02%
Male Poverty Rate
41.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Piney is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Piney is Black, with 14.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 48.57% |
| Some College | 33.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.67% |
| Female Employed | 34.73% |
| Male Employed | 17.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,684 | $53,096 |
| Households | $45,000 | $49,749 |
| Married Families | $56,341 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,950 | $38,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
283
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 7.83% |
| Black | 90 | 29.22% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
59.83%
Born in Piney
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
97.96% of Piney residents were born in the United States, with 59.83% having been born in Arkansas. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,540 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 4,552 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,563 | -181 | -3.82% |
| 2021 | 4,744 | 226 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4,518 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 4,521 | 141 | 3.22% |
| 2018 | 4,380 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 4,385 | 240 | 5.79% |
| 2016 | 4,145 | 72 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 4,073 | 152 | 3.88% |
| 2014 | 3,921 | -319 | -7.52% |
| 2013 | 4,240 | -179 | -4.05% |
| 2012 | 4,419 | 144 | 3.37% |
| 2011 | 4,275 | -424 | -9.02% |
| 2010 | 4,699 | 0 | 0% |