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Wilburn CDP, AR

ZIP 72179 — 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 72179

72179 has a population of 471 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (33.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.9%+61% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
0.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.7%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.3%+191% vs US avg
x
High school
51.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.5%-50% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
1.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
17.4%
x
Diversity Index
2/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 72179

Poverty Rate
4.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
28.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.9%+87% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population471
Median age41.5
Poverty rate4.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.9%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%