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Wynne, AR
City in Cross County, Arkansas.
Population
8,120
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
903
ZIP codes
0
Wynne and its ZIP codes
Wynne at a glance
- Wynne is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $43,250, 29% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,100 (25% below Arkansas) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Wynne, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wynne, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,250
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$141,100
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (548), Filipino Americans (474), German Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cross County. PPP loans are for Wynne.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,091
4,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $7,692 per person
How people get to work
Wynne, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wynne, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
82
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wynne, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Wynne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1 |
| ColtCity | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| CaldwellTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Cherry ValleyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ParkinCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| MadisonCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Forrest CityCity | 15 mi | 20.2 |
| WidenerTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Hickory RidgeCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| EarleCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| PalestineCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| FisherCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| JennetteTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| HunterTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| BeedevilleTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wynne, AR in?
- Wynne is in Cross County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wynne, AR?
- About 8,120 people live in Wynne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wynne?
- Nearby places include Vanndale (6 mi), Colt (7.1 mi), Caldwell (11 mi), Cherry Valley (12 mi), Parkin (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023