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Texarkana

Arkansas · 29,387 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 $41,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $127,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,387
+11%since 2000
from 26,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K29K31K1990201020202024Texarkana
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,873
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,343 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,917
+45%since 2000
from $17,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(16,113)
Black35.2%(10,347)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,244)
Asian0.6%(175)
Other3.9%(1,146)
Diversity Score70.2%(20,619)
Diversity Score
70
+21%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texarkana, Arkansas?

Texarkana, Arkansas has about 29,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Texarkana, Arkansas?

The typical household in Texarkana, Arkansas earns about $41,873 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 $127,500, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Texarkana, Arkansas?

About 18.8% 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 21.0% 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 6,756 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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