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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Smith Metro

Fort Smith, AR-OK · 3 counties · 207,290 residents · 1,800.028 sq mi
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Fort Smith has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,448. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,689.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

207,290
+18%since 1990
from 175,911 in 1990
1990 – 2025
115 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+6%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
170K187K204K221K238K1990201020202024Fort Smith
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,448
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,605
+50%since 1990
from $11,083 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,689
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,309 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.1
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(155,575)
Black3.8%(6,706)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,644)
Asian2%(3,604)
Diversity Score28.4%(49,947)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(166,605)
Black4%(8,189)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(10,246)
Asian2.3%(4,715)
Diversity Score28%(57,969)
28
−2%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Smith, AR-OK?

Fort Smith, AR-OK has about 207,290 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Smith, AR-OK?

The typical household in Fort Smith, AR-OK earns about $32,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Smith, AR-OK expensive?

In Fort Smith, AR-OK, the median home is worth about $67,689, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Smith, AR-OK?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Smith, AR-OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Smith, AR-OK?

About 14.9% of people in Fort Smith, AR-OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Smith, AR-OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Smith, AR-OK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,379 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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