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Conway

Arkansas · 64,134 residents · 46.63 sq mi
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Conway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,999. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,400. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,134
+49%since 2000
from 43,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,375 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+12%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K35K47K59K72K1990201020202024Conway
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,999
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,198
+52%since 2000
from $18,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(35,817)
Black12.1%(5,211)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(983)
Asian1.2%(536)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(14,873)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(42,317)
Black18.3%(11,718)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4,294)
Asian1.9%(1,207)
Other4%(2,556)
Diversity Score61.6%(39,527)
Diversity Score
62
+79%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conway, Arkansas?

Conway, Arkansas has about 64,134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Conway, Arkansas?

The typical household in Conway, Arkansas earns about $47,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conway, Arkansas expensive?

In Conway, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $179,400, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Conway, Arkansas?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Conway, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conway, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of people in Conway, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conway, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Conway, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,653 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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