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Acorn, AR
Census-designated place in Polk County, Arkansas.
Population
203
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
0
Acorn and its ZIP codes
Local data for Acorn, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Acorn.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Acorn, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
61.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Acorn, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Acorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MenaCity | 4.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3 |
| BolesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| HatfieldTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| CoveTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| WaldronCity | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| VandervoortTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OdenTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| WickesTown | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| Pencil BluffCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Smithville, OKTown | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Hodgen, OKCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| GrannisCity | 28 mi | 7.9 |
| HartfordCity | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| Heavener, OKCity | 29 mi | 4.9 |
| MansfieldCity | 30 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Acorn, AR in?
- Acorn is in Polk County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Acorn, AR?
- About 203 people live in Acorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Acorn?
- Nearby places include Mena (4.1 mi), Board Camp (9.2 mi), Boles (13 mi), Hatfield (15 mi), Cove (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023