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Caraway, AR
City in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Population
1,087
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
472
ZIP codes
0
Caraway and its ZIP codes
Caraway at a glance
- Caraway is about 8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,558, 37% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,900 (54% below Arkansas) and median rent is $603 a month.
Local data for Caraway, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caraway, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,558
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$603/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (58), German Americans (54), Russian Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Caraway.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
How people get to work
Caraway, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled20.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caraway, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caraway, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Caraway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EtowahTown | 5.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Black OakTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake CityCity | 9 mi | 3.2 |
| MonetteCity | 9.4 mi | 5.7 |
| LepantoCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| LeachvilleCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| ManilaCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| DyessTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| TrumannCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| BayCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| KeiserCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| VictoriaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MarieTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Marked TreeCity | 17 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caraway, AR in?
- Caraway is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Caraway, AR?
- About 1,087 people live in Caraway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caraway?
- Nearby places include Etowah (5.7 mi), Black Oak (6 mi), Rivervale (6.1 mi), Lake City (9 mi), Monette (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023