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North Little Rock

Arkansas · 64,591 residents · 53.045 sq mi
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North Little Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,100. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,591
+7%since 2000
from 60,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,218 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K61K63K65K67K1990201020202024North Little Rock
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,831
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,021
+43%since 2000
from $19,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(37,186)
Black33.9%(20,483)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,463)
Asian0.6%(345)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(37,005)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(28,430)
Black42.5%(27,465)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(4,592)
Asian1.1%(726)
Other4.1%(2,636)
Diversity Score76.2%(49,226)
Diversity Score
76
+24%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Little Rock, Arkansas?

North Little Rock, Arkansas has about 64,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $43,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In North Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in North Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 22.3% of people in North Little Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Little Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, North Little Rock, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,850 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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