AR
Regular Public School District
3 Schools
RIVERCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wilson, AR 72395
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Mississippi County
•
3 Operating Schools
(870) 655-8633
Official Website
Community Population & Income Overview
Census 2023 • SAIPE 2024Total Population
5,153
934 school-age (5-17)
Median Household Income
$49,618
Overall Poverty Rate
27.29%
1,318 people in poverty
Child Poverty Rate
15.73%
140 children in poverty
School-Age Child Poverty Trends (5-Year History)
Annual Census SAIPE estimates for school district children aged 5–17 in poverty
| Census Vintage | School-Age Children (5–17) | Children in Poverty | District Poverty Rate | State Benchmark | National Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 971 | 222 | 22.86% | 18.83% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 938 | 280 | 29.85% | 19.68% | 15.78% |
| 2022 | 908 | 280 | 30.84% | 19.17% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 911 | 190 | 20.86% | 18.81% | 14.98% |
| 2024 | 890 | 140 | 15.73% | 18.23% | 14.67% |
Housing & Real Estate Context
Census 2023
Median Home Value
$98,200
Median Gross Rent
$694/mo
Owner-Occupied
1,303
Renter-Occupied
600
Occupied
1,903
Housing Tenure Distribution
Ratio of owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied residential households
Owner-Occupied
1,303 (68.5%)
Renter-Occupied
600 (31.5%)
Household Income Distribution (16 Brackets)
Census 2023 • Total: 1,903 households
179 (9.4%)
135 (7.1%)
72 (3.8%)
145 (7.6%)
118 (6.2%)
78 (4.1%)
149 (7.8%)
24 (1.3%)
57 (3%)
157 (8.3%)
179 (9.4%)
292 (15.3%)
100 (5.3%)
82 (4.3%)
85 (4.5%)
51 (2.7%)
< $10k
179 (9.4%)
$10k-$14k
135 (7.1%)
$15k-$19k
72 (3.8%)
$20k-$24k
145 (7.6%)
$25k-$29k
118 (6.2%)
$30k-$34k
78 (4.1%)
$35k-$39k
149 (7.8%)
$40k-$44k
24 (1.3%)
$45k-$49k
57 (3%)
$50k-$59k
157 (8.3%)
$60k-$74k
179 (9.4%)
$75k-$99k
292 (15.3%)
$100k-$124k
100 (5.3%)
$125k-$149k
82 (4.3%)
$150k-$199k
85 (4.5%)
$200k+
51 (2.7%)
School-Age Grade Population Distribution
Census 2023 • Total: 857 students
65 (7.6%)
66 (7.7%)
76 (8.9%)
31 (3.6%)
80 (9.3%)
109 (12.7%)
148 (17.3%)
34 (4%)
60 (7%)
77 (9%)
45 (5.3%)
66 (7.7%)
1st Grade
65 (7.6%)
2nd Grade
66 (7.7%)
3rd Grade
76 (8.9%)
4th Grade
31 (3.6%)
5th Grade
80 (9.3%)
6th Grade
109 (12.7%)
7th Grade
148 (17.3%)
8th Grade
34 (4%)
9th Grade
60 (7%)
10th Grade
77 (9%)
11th Grade
45 (5.3%)
12th Grade
66 (7.7%)