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Amity, AR
City in Clark County, Arkansas.
Population
740
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Amity and its ZIP codes
Amity at a glance
- Amity is about 3.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,542 a year, 37% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,100 (24% below Arkansas) and median rent is $646 a month.
Local data for Amity, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amity, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,542
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (112), Irish Americans (75), German Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Amity.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,304
8,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,441 per person
How people get to work
Amity, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled24.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amity, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amity, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Amity
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| GlenwoodCity | 6 mi | 8.9 |
| KirbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.5 |
| Caddo GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PearcyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| DaisyTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| AntoineTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| DelightCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BismarckCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NormanTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Black SpringsTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| OkolonaTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount IdaCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| RockwellCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amity, AR in?
- Amity is in Clark County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Amity, AR?
- About 740 people live in Amity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amity?
- Nearby places include Alpine (5.6 mi), Glenwood (6 mi), Kirby (10 mi), Caddo Gap (13 mi), Pearcy (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023