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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Memphis

Arkansas · 28,259 residents · 28.842 sq mi
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West Memphis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,259
+2%vs 2000
vs 27,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
980 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,052
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,399 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,009
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,679 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.9%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
57.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
42.3% rent
2.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(11,563)
Black55.8%(15,429)
Hispanic / Latino1%(279)
Asian0.5%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(17,476)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57%(16,101)
Black42.4%(11,982)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(81)
Asian0.3%(93)
Other0.3%(83)
Diversity Score62.3%(17,607)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Memphis, Arkansas?

West Memphis, Arkansas has about 28,259 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Memphis, Arkansas?

The typical household in West Memphis, Arkansas earns about $22,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Memphis, Arkansas expensive?

In West Memphis, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in West Memphis, Arkansas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Memphis, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas?

About 22.9% of people in West Memphis, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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