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Rison

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.275
State:
Arkansas

Rison is a city located in Cleveland County, Arkansas. Rison has a 2026 population of 922. It is also the county seat of Cleveland County. Rison is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 966 in 2020.

The median household income in Rison is $35,855 with a poverty rate of 46.28%. The median age in Rison is 37.5 years: 33.6 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males.

922
Total Population
281
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.75%
Growth

Rison Population

Rison Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026922-7-0.75%
2025929-8-0.85%
2024937-4-0.43%
2023941-11-1.16%
2022952-3-0.31%
2021955-11-1.14%
202096600%
20191,212-12-0.98%
20181,224-30-2.39%
20171,254-14-1.1%
20161,268-10-0.78%
20151,278-19-1.46%
20141,297-19-1.44%
20131,316-18-1.35%
20121,334-11-0.82%
20111,34510.07%
20101,348-3-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 33.6 years

Rison Adults

There are 743 adults, (223 of whom are seniors) in Rison.

Sex Ratio

Female: 559 (54.9%)
Male: 460 (45.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rison includes 49.56% White, 48.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50549.56%
Black or African American49448.48%
Two or more races161.57%
Other race40.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race40.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50549.56%
Black or African American49448.48%
Two or more races161.57%

Rison Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rison 's average per capita income is $36,448. Household income levels show a median of $35,855. The poverty rate stands at 46.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,031-
Families$52,743$56,897
Households$35,855$46,383
Non Families$21,886$33,998

$36,448

Average Income

$35,855

Median Household Income

46.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)