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Texarkana

Arkansas · 29,919 residents · 41.978 sq mi
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Texarkana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,919
+13%since 2000
from 26,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K29K31K1990201020202024Texarkana
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,203
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,343 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,365
+19%since 2000
from $17,130 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(17,191)
Black30.9%(8,163)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(472)
Asian0.5%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(15,278)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(18,356)
Black32.9%(9,853)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(844)
Asian0.6%(166)
Other1.9%(562)
Diversity Score63.7%(19,053)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texarkana, Arkansas?

Texarkana, Arkansas has about 29,919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Texarkana, Arkansas?

The typical household in Texarkana, Arkansas earns about $40,203 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Texarkana, Arkansas?

About 14.5% 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 19.7% 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 7,288 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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