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Gosnell, AR
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Population
2,778
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
0
Gosnell and its ZIP codes
Gosnell at a glance
- Gosnell is about 29 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 116th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $61,130, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,700 (48% below Arkansas) and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Gosnell, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gosnell, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,130
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$98,700
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (628), Dutch Americans (503), Mexican Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Gosnell.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
How people get to work
Gosnell, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gosnell, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gosnell, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Gosnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlythevilleCity | 4.6 mi | 20.7 |
| DellTown | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| Holland, MOTown | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Rives, MOTown | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Denton, MOCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Hornersville, MOCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ArmorelCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BurdetteTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Cooter, MOCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Steele, MOCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| ManilaCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| Hollywood, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LuxoraCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| VictoriaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Senath, MOCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Deering, MOCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gosnell, AR in?
- Gosnell is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gosnell, AR?
- About 2,778 people live in Gosnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gosnell?
- Nearby places include Blytheville (4.6 mi), Dell (8 mi), Holland, MO (8.4 mi), Rives, MO (9.5 mi), Denton, MO (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023