City · Arkansas
Earle, Arkansas
Earle, city, in Crittenden County, Arkansas. Earle had 1,721 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,831 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,520 (±360). GEOID 0520320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,721
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,831 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,520 ±360
Median household income
$32,197
±$19,330 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$87,900
±$33,136 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$583
±$164 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Earle and what county is it in?
Earle is a city in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 564 residents per square mile in 2020.
Earle is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Earle, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,721 people lived in Earle on July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,831 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,520 (±360).
| Measure | Earle | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,520 ±360 | 47,266 | −670 |
| Households | 568 ±161 | 18,203 | −288 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.54 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 877 ±152 | 21,388 | no clear change |
Earle's population since 2000
From 3,036 in 2000 to 1,721 in 2025: down 43.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Earle as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Earle?
The median resident of Earle is 32.5 years old; 29.0% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 83.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 9.5%.
| Measure | Earle | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±14.0 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.0% ±11.6 pts | 27.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±8.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±6.2 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.5% ±7.6 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 83.0% ±10.4 pts | 50.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±6.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±6.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±8.1 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.1% ±11.4 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6% ±9.0 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±8.9 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±4.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Earle earn?
Half of Earle's 568 households earn less than $32,197 a year (±$19,330), against $55,358 in Crittenden County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $41,921 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Earle | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,197 ±$19,330 | $55,358 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,307 ±$15,443 | $70,945 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,184 ±$6,318 | $27,786 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 36.2% ±15.6 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.8% ±30.5 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.6% ±12.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.6% ±14.6 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±14.4 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Earle?
Owners occupy 35.9% of Earle's occupied homes and renters 64.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,900 by its owner (±$33,136). The median renter pays $583 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Earle | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,900 ±$33,136 | $160,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $583 ±$164 | $911 | −$250 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8% ±21.7 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,261 ±$212 | $1,286 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 35.9% ±13.1 pts | 57.4% | −15.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 64.1% ±13.1 pts | 42.6% | – |
| Housing units | 877 ±152 | 21,388 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1% ±12.1 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1% ±8.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±6.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.9% ±16.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Earle building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Earle in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Earle work and get to work?
67.6% of Earle's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 16.9%.
| Measure | Earle | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±8.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 16.9% ±10.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6% ±16.0 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.9% ±12.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±8.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±4.8 | 22.5 min | +6.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Earle?
1 census tract lies mostly in Earle (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 311Crittenden County | 1,910 | $41,369 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Earle) · Census block assignment files
How does Earle compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Earle is the 8,243rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 148th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Earle ranks 185th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 148th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 155th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd | 197 |
| Median household income | 185th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 187th | 197 |
| Median home value | 176th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 176th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 172 |
| Median age | 165th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 195th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 11th | 197 |
Earle's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Earle with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Earle?
23 of the 57 figures for Earle on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Earle are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Earle.