City · Arkansas
Mulberry, Arkansas
Mulberry, city, in Crawford County, Arkansas. Mulberry had 1,635 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,543 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,646 (±323). GEOID 0548200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,635
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,543 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,646 ±323
Median household income
$50,428
±$6,113 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$135,900
±$26,264 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$730
±$128 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Mulberry and what county is it in?
Mulberry is a city in Crawford County, Arkansas. It covers 7.8 square miles of land, 197 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mulberry is in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Mulberry, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,635 people lived in Mulberry on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,543 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,646 (±323).
| Measure | Mulberry | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,646±323 | 61,139 | no clear change |
| Households | 683±115 | 23,357 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.26 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 777±139 | 25,621 | no clear change |
Mulberry's population since 2000
From 1,627 in 2000 to 1,635 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mulberry 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 Mulberry?
The median resident of Mulberry is 40.4 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%.
| Measure | Mulberry | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±8.1 | 39.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±4.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3%±6.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 50.7%±4.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±3.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±5.5 pts | 79.3% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±3.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.4%±4.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 26.9%±6.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±3.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1%±5.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6%±3.7 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8%±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9%±7.8 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Mulberry earn?
Half of Mulberry's 683 households earn less than $50,428 a year (±$6,113), against $64,132 in Crawford County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $43,074 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mulberry | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,428±$6,113 | $64,132 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,421±$10,089 | $80,026 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,744±$3,476 | $30,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±5.2 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±7.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±4.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.0%±7.4 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±8.7 pts | 88.5% | – |
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 Mulberry?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Mulberry's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 by its owner (±$26,264). The median renter pays $730 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mulberry | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,900±$26,264 | $182,800 | +$46,182 |
| Median gross rent | $730±$128 | $851 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0%±14.2 pts | 33.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,102±$127 | $1,262 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±10.2 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.9%±10.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 777±139 | 25,621 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±7.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6%±7.3 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.1%±5.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.1%±4.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±6.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5%±5.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Mulberry building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Mulberry 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 Mulberry work and get to work?
91.5% of Mulberry's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes.
| Measure | Mulberry | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.3%±7.9 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±6.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 91.5%±5.1 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±4.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±6.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±6.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3%±2.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±3.4 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
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 Mulberry?
No census tract lies mostly in Mulberry; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204.02Crawford County | 4,406 | $65,509 |
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 Mulberry) · Census block assignment files
How does Mulberry compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mulberry is the 8,447th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Mulberry ranks 103rd 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 | 152nd | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 187th | 197 |
| Median household income | 103rd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 111th | 197 |
| Median home value | 108th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 133rd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 113th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 169th | 189 |
| Median age | 64th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 37th | 197 |
Mulberry's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Mulberry 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 Mulberry?
19 of the 57 figures for Mulberry 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 Mulberry 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 Mulberry.