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Downtown CBD

Arkansas · Little Rock · 3,996 residents · 2.369 sq mi
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Downtown CBD has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,998. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $237,457. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown CBD; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,996
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,998
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,479
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,457
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,005
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(2,390)
Black28.7%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(300)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.2%(128)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,764)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(2,390)
Black28.7%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(300)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.2%(128)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,764)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Little Rock

Chicot West I-30 So.John BarrowMidtownOak ForestRiver MountainRock CreekSouth EndStephensUpper BaselineWalnut ValleyWestwood-Pecan LakeNeighborhoods in Little Rock
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Places similar to Downtown CBD

Deanwood
Pop 5,042
Ralph Bunche
Pop 4,303
City Center North
Pop 5,934
Midtown
Pop 6,125
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Compare Downtown CBD side by side

DOWNTOWN CBD VS
Deanwood
Income$72,646+2%
Home value$401,133+69%
Population5,042+26%
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DOWNTOWN CBD VS
Ralph Bunche
Income$59,084−17%
Home value$775,165+226%
Population4,303+8%
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DOWNTOWN CBD VS
City Center North
Income$70,131−1%
Home value$348,521+47%
Population5,934+48%
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DOWNTOWN CBD VS
Midtown
Income$70,826same
Home value$319,401+35%
Population6,125+53%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas?

Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 3,996 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $70,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $237,457, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of people in Downtown CBD, Little Rock, 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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