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Hot Springs

Arkansas · 37,930 residents · 37.562 sq mi
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Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
37,930
+6%since 2000
from 35,750 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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202438K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,835
+38%since 2000
from $17,961 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(27,347)
Black16.8%(5,990)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,358)
Asian0.8%(274)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(15,976)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(24,695)
Black16.4%(6,215)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(3,638)
Asian1.4%(529)
Other5.1%(1,932)
Diversity Score64.2%(24,368)
Diversity Score
64
+44%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

Hot Springs, Arkansas has about 37,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hot Springs, Arkansas earns about $40,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hot Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Hot Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

About 20.3% of people in Hot Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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