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Wooster, AR
Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Population
1,023
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Wooster and its ZIP codes
Wooster at a glance
- Wooster is about 6.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $111,667, 84% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,000 (77% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
Local data for Wooster, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wooster, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,667
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$333,000
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (59), French Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulkner County. PPP loans are for Wooster.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,551
45,993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$759M
FY 2026, $6,146 per person
How people get to work
Wooster, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wooster, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
420
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wooster, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Wooster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenbrierCity | 4.5 mi | 7.9 |
| MenifeeTown | 6.5 mi | 2.3 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.7 |
| ConwayCity | 8.4 mi | 46.6 |
| Twin GrovesTown | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| HollandCity | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| GuyCity | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| PlumervilleCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| DamascusTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| EnolaTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Center RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| MayflowerCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| ViloniaCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| MorriltonCity | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| BigelowTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FourcheTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wooster, AR in?
- Wooster is in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wooster, AR?
- About 1,023 people live in Wooster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wooster?
- Nearby places include Greenbrier (4.5 mi), Menifee (6.5 mi), Springfield (7.9 mi), Conway (8.4 mi), Twin Groves (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023