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Brinkley, AR
City in Monroe County, Arkansas.
Population
2,596
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
457
ZIP codes
0
Brinkley and its ZIP codes
Brinkley at a glance
- Brinkley is about 7.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 121st most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $38,996 a year, 36% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,000 (50% below Arkansas) and median rent is $608 a month.
Local data for Brinkley, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brinkley, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,996
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$94,000
Median rent
$608/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (101), Chinese Americans (24), Dominican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Brinkley.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,273
1,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.5M
FY 2026, $13,309 per person
How people get to work
Brinkley, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brinkley, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
104
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brinkley, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Brinkley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FargoTown | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WheatleyCity | 4.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Cotton PlantCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| GoodwinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| HunterTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MoroTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe)Town | 13 mi | 1 |
| ClarendonCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| PalestineCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| De Valls BluffCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Des ArcCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| AubreyTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Holly GroveCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| RoeTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brinkley, AR in?
- Brinkley is in Monroe County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Brinkley, AR?
- About 2,596 people live in Brinkley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brinkley?
- Nearby places include Fargo (4.3 mi), Wheatley (4.8 mi), Cotton Plant (8.8 mi), Goodwin (11 mi), Hunter (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023