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Haskell, AR
City in Saline County, Arkansas.
Population
4,100
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
838
ZIP codes
0
Haskell and its ZIP codes
Haskell at a glance
- Haskell is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $85,758, 41% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,600 (15% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,151 a month.
Local data for Haskell, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Haskell, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,758
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$160,600
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (379), German Americans (328), Italian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Haskell.
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
Haskell, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Haskell, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Haskell, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Haskell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TraskwoodCity | 3.9 mi | 5.6 |
| TullTown | 6.1 mi | 4 |
| BentonCity | 6.9 mi | 23.1 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| LonsdaleTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BryantCity | 11 mi | 20.5 |
| BauxiteTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| RockportCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| PoyenTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PerlaTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| SardisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| AlexanderCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| AvillaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| MalvernCity | 14 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haskell, AR in?
- Haskell is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Haskell, AR?
- About 4,100 people live in Haskell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haskell?
- Nearby places include Traskwood (3.9 mi), Tull (6.1 mi), Benton (6.9 mi), Salem (9.3 mi), Lonsdale (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023