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Scott CDP, AR

ZIP 72142 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72142

72142 has a population of 2,101 with a median age of 58.3 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
32.8%+164% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.4%-48% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.6%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
24.0%+47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.2%+46% vs US avg
x
High school
41.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
17.0%+184% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.7%+77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 72142

Poverty Rate
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.0%+184% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.7%+77% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1044% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,101
Median age58.3
Poverty rate14.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black32.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%