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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Little Rock

Arkansas · 183,133 residents · 120.281 sq mi
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Little Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,572. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,300. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

183,133
+4%since 1990
from 175,781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,523 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,461 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+5%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
173K181K190K198K206K1990201020202024Little Rock
2024203K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,572
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,889 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,209
+52%since 1990
from $15,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$562
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
57.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
42.6% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(113,723)
Black34.1%(59,864)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,427)
Asian0.8%(1,475)
Diversity Score59.2%(104,125)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(98,904)
Black40.2%(73,679)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4,889)
Asian1.6%(2,992)
Diversity Score66.5%(121,770)
66
+12%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Chicot West I-30 So.Downtown CBDJohn BarrowMidtownOak ForestRiver MountainRock CreekSouth EndStephensUpper BaselineWalnut ValleyWestwood-Pecan LakeNeighborhoods in Little Rock
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock, Arkansas?

Little Rock, Arkansas has about 183,133 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $37,572 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 14.3% of people in Little Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Rock, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,352 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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