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Sardis, AR
Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas.
Population
890
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Sardis and its ZIP codes
Sardis at a glance
- Sardis is about 8.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,000 (5% below Arkansas).
Local data for Sardis, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sardis, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
45.3%
Median home value
$178,000
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (152), Scottish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Sardis.
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
Sardis, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sardis, 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 Sardis, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Sardis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BauxiteTown | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 20.1 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 5.5 mi | 2.6 |
| AlexanderCity | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 9.8 |
| BryantCity | 7.5 mi | 20.5 |
| BentonCity | 10 mi | 23.1 |
| WoodsonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| HensleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| TullTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| HaskellCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| RedfieldCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Little RockCity | 14 mi | 121.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sardis, AR in?
- Sardis is in Saline County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Sardis, AR?
- About 890 people live in Sardis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sardis?
- Nearby places include Bauxite (2.8 mi), East End (4.3 mi), Shannon Hills (5.5 mi), Alexander (6.9 mi), Landmark (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023