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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Texarkana

Arkansas · 26,448 residents · 41.978 sq mi
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Texarkana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,343. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,900. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

26,448
+17%since 1990
from 22,631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
630 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+7%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K26K29K31K1990201020202024Texarkana
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,343
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,016 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,130
+71%since 1990
from $9,990 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(15,137)
Black31.7%(7,168)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(204)
Asian0.7%(148)
Diversity Score57.7%(13,066)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(17,191)
Black30.9%(8,163)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(472)
Asian0.5%(131)
Diversity Score57.8%(15,278)
58
Unchangedsince 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Texarkana, Arkansas?

Texarkana, Arkansas has about 26,448 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Texarkana, Arkansas?

The typical household in Texarkana, Arkansas earns about $31,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Texarkana, Arkansas expensive?

In Texarkana, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Texarkana, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Texarkana, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Texarkana, Arkansas?

About 21.7% of people in Texarkana, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Texarkana, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Texarkana, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,817 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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