Mountain Home City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 11012 people in the city, organized into 5175 households, and 3150 families living in the city. The population density was 1035.7 people per square mile (399.89/kmē), it is 83rd most densely populated city in Arkansas. There were 5612 housing units at an average density of 527.9 per square mile (203.82/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 people, and the average family size was 2.59 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 17.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 36.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 53 years, The median age of males was 48.8 years, for females the median age was 55.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 10758 White, 20 Black or African American, 52 American Indian, 41 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 109 from two or more races and 29 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26869, making it the 244th highest city by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $34895, it is the 187th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16789, it is the 98th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income is $17291, The median income for males was $23224 versus $14107 for females.
In 2000, 2036 pupils and students, of which 45.97% are male and 54.03% are female, 18.49% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12.62% nursery or pri school, 7.71% kindergarten, 42.44% elementary school, 19.89% high school and 17.34% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11012 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11100 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11128 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11134 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11182 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11389 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11677 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11912 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12178 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12451 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12592 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 119 | 138 | 257 |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 81 | 157 |
| Elementary school | 469 | 395 | 864 |
| High school | 145 | 260 | 405 |
| College or graduate school | 127 | 226 | 353 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home city, Arkansas | $26869 | $34895 | $16789 |
| Baxter County, Arkansas | $29106 | $34578 | $16859 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |