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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Texarkana Metro

Texarkana, TX-AR · 3 counties · 147,519 residents · 2,040.234 sq mi
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Texarkana has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $116,636.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147,519
+3%since 2000
from 143,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K137K142K147K152K1990201020202024Texarkana
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,716
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,449
+56%since 2000
from $16,961 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,636
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,141 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(102,381)
Black23%(32,928)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4,868)
Asian0.4%(547)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(74,330)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(92,041)
Black24.5%(36,170)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(9,594)
Asian0.9%(1,306)
Other3.2%(4,789)
Diversity Score65.3%(96,270)
Segregation Score39%(57,471)
Diversity Score
65
+26%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

TexarkanaCENTRAL36,195
What's inside

3 component counties

Bowie CountyCENTRAL92,696Miller CountyCENTRAL42,357Little River County11,763
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texarkana, TX-AR?

Texarkana, TX-AR has about 147,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Texarkana, TX-AR?

The typical household in Texarkana, TX-AR earns about $49,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Texarkana, TX-AR expensive?

In Texarkana, TX-AR, the median home is worth about $116,636, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Texarkana, TX-AR?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Texarkana, TX-AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Texarkana, TX-AR?

About 16.9% of people in Texarkana, TX-AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Texarkana, TX-AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Texarkana, TX-AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,421 residents, a change of about 10 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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