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Springdale

Arkansas · 84,161 residents · 49.773 sq mi
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Springdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,868. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% 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 $161,000. At a median age of 31.2, 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 31.2
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
84,161
+84%since 2000
from 45,798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,691 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
+1%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K42K59K77K94K1990201020202024Springdale
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,868
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,875
+54%since 2000
from $16,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
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
$161,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(33,926)
Black0.6%(293)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(9,005)
Asian1.7%(760)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(20,769)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(34,543)
Black2.1%(1,733)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(33,287)
Asian2.1%(1,791)
Other11.8%(9,943)
Diversity Score79.5%(66,899)
Diversity Score
79
+75%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springdale, Arkansas?

Springdale, Arkansas has about 84,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springdale, Arkansas?

The typical household in Springdale, Arkansas earns about $51,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springdale, Arkansas expensive?

In Springdale, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $161,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Springdale, Arkansas?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Springdale, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springdale, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of people in Springdale, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springdale, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Springdale, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54,173 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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

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