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Little Rock

Arkansas · 202,591 residents · 120.281 sq mi
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Little Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202,591
+11%since 2000
from 183,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
173K181K190K198K206K1990201020202024Little Rock
2024203K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,620
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,572 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,188
+60%since 2000
from $23,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(98,904)
Black40.2%(73,679)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4,889)
Asian1.6%(2,992)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(121,770)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(85,401)
Black40.1%(81,339)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(20,467)
Asian3.5%(7,099)
Other2.7%(5,522)
Diversity Score79.9%(161,858)
Diversity Score
80
+20%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Little Rock

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock, Arkansas?

Little Rock, Arkansas has about 202,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $53,620 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 42.6% 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 15.3% 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 26,810 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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