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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Little Rock Metro

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 6 counties · 748,031 residents · 4,083.799 sq mi
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Little Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,107. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,077.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
748,031
+23%since 2000
from 610,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
513K580K647K714K781K1990201020202024Little Rock
2024759K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,107
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,787 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,680
+57%since 2000
from $20,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,077
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,129 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+35%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(469,142)
Black22.9%(171,667)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(52,786)
Asian1.8%(13,651)
Other3.2%(24,118)
Diversity Score65.8%(492,567)
Segregation Score46.7%(349,607)
Diversity Score
66
+38%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 748,031 residents according to the 2020 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 $56,107 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 $158,077, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

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

About 31.4% 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 14.1% 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 212,997 residents, a change of about 40 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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