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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Little Rock Metro

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 6 counties · 699,757 residents · 4,083.799 sq mi
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Little Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,185.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699,757
+15%since 2000
from 610,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
513K580K647K714K781K1990201020202024Little Rock
2024759K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,818
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,787 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,368
+26%since 2000
from $20,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,185
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,129 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(454,505)
Black20.9%(127,783)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12,646)
Asian0.9%(5,765)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(291,316)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(487,009)
Black22.1%(154,322)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(33,575)
Asian1.5%(10,201)
Other1.9%(12,990)
Diversity Score57.7%(403,742)
Diversity Score
58
+21%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

Little RockCENTRAL206,427ConwayCENTRAL72,328North Little RockCENTRAL65,120
What's inside

6 component counties

Pulaski CountyCENTRAL404,611Faulkner County133,979Saline CountyCENTRAL133,288Lonoke CountyCENTRAL76,664Grant County18,756Perry County10,309
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR has about 699,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR?

The typical household in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR earns about $46,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR expensive?

In Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, the median home is worth about $129,185, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR?

About 14.6% of people in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164,723 residents, a change of about 31 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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