Bassett, Arkansas, United States of America

Bassett is a town located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 168.

Bassett Geography

Bassett is located at 35°32'9" North, 90°7'34" West (35.535942, -90.126052).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Bassett Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 168 people, 71 households, and 49 families residing in the town. The population density is 270.3/km² (697.7/mi²). There are 76 housing units at an average density of 122.3/km² (315.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.81% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 71 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.80.

In the town the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $31,607, and the median income for a family is $32,813. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,464. 23.6% of the population and 18.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 36.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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