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STATE · ADMITTED 1836 · 2000 CENSUS

Arkansas

2,673,400 residents · 75 counties · 625 cities · 823 census tracts
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Arkansas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,182. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $67,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,673,400
+14%since 1990
from 2,350,725 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+6%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.5M2.7M2.9M3.1M1990201020202024Arkansas
20243.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,182
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,147 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,904
+61%since 1990
from $10,520 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Arkansas on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,944,393)
Black15.9%(373,454)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19,586)
Asian0.5%(12,098)
Diversity Score37.8%(887,677)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,100,135)
Black15.6%(416,615)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(86,866)
Asian0.7%(19,892)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,112,195)
Diversity Score
42
+10%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Little Rock206,427
2.Fayetteville106,623
3.Fort Smith90,855
4.Springdale90,685
5.Jonesboro83,296
6.Rogers76,956
7.Conway72,328
8.North Little Rock65,120
9.Bentonville63,057
10.Benton38,898
11.Pine Bluff38,213
12.Hot Springs37,979
Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas?

Arkansas has about 2,673,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkansas earns about $32,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkansas expensive?

In Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas?

About 15.8% of people in Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322,675 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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