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Bauxite, AR
Town in Saline County, Arkansas.
Population
846
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
247
ZIP codes
0
Bauxite and its ZIP codes
Bauxite at a glance
- Bauxite is about 4.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,250, 22% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,200 and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Bauxite, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bauxite, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,250
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (105), Scottish Americans (39), German Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Bauxite.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,565
28,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$867M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
How people get to work
Bauxite, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bauxite, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bauxite, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Bauxite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SardisCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 3.1 mi | 2.6 |
| AlexanderCity | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| BryantCity | 4.7 mi | 20.5 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 20.1 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.8 |
| BentonCity | 7.6 mi | 23.1 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| HaskellCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| TullTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| AvillaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.3 |
| WoodsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Little RockCity | 13 mi | 121.2 |
| HensleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bauxite, AR in?
- Bauxite is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bauxite, AR?
- About 846 people live in Bauxite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bauxite?
- Nearby places include Sardis (2.8 mi), Shannon Hills (3.1 mi), Alexander (4.4 mi), Bryant (4.7 mi), East End (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023