St. Francis: Demographics & People
Census counts 177 people in St. Francis, in 82 households. Population shrank 19.6% from 220 (2022) to 177 (2024). Median age 49.8 years. (7.1y older than Clay County; 11.0y older than Arkansas). Children under 18 are 11% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.01). 70% of households are family-led. County health: 38% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household.
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 19.6% from 220 (2022) to 177 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~144 (extrapolated at -9.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 106.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,552 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -19.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 220 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 177 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 177 people |
| Population Estimate | 106 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 49.8y is 10.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 11% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 49.8 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 10.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 19 |
| Median age | 49.8 years (vs Arkansas 38.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 177 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.01 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 196 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 1.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 99.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.6% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 52 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 125 |
| Share born in this state | 29.4% |
| Share born in another state | 70.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 70.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 96 |
Households & Family Composition
82 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 70 families, 11% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 70 |
| Married couples with children | 8 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.20 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 57 households |
| Households that are families | 69.5% |
| Total households | 82 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 12,021 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 11,976 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 45 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 24 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AR-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 5,021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 5 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 21 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Clay |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 47.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 38.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 57.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 5,021 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Clay County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 642 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 5,021 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Clay County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 49.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 14,551 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 10.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 177, shrinking, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 177 people |
| Town Summary · County | Clay County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade