Poyen Town, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 272 people, 106 households, and 82 families residing in the town. The population density was 1105.6 people per square mile (426.87/kmē), it is 70th most densely populated town in Arkansas. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 448 per square mile (172.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.99. The population's age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median age of the town's population was 36.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Poyen Town was 33.5 and 38 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 95.22% White, 1.84% Black or African American, 0.74% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.74% from two or more races and 1.47% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $30625, it is 152nd wealthiest town by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the town was $37500, it is the 129th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13835, making its Arkansas's 233rd highest town by per capita income. The median income is $21375, Males have a median income of $25536 versus $15250 for females.
In 2000, 70 pupils and students, of which 37 are male and 33 are female, 25.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 8 nursery or pri school, 6 kindergarten, 27 elementary school, 19 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 272 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 272 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 272 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 273 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 273 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 274 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 278 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 280 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 279 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 279 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 282 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | |
| Elementary school | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| High school | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poyen town, Arkansas | $30625 | $37500 | $13835 |
| Grant County, Arkansas | $37182 | $42901 | $17547 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |