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Arkansas

3,011,524 residents · 75 counties · 625 cities · 823 census tracts
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Arkansas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,011,524
+13%since 2000
from 2,673,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.5M2.7M2.9M3.1M1990201020202024Arkansas
20243.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,475
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,724
+64%since 2000
from $16,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Arkansas on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,100,135)
Black15.6%(416,615)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(86,866)
Asian0.7%(19,892)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(1,112,195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(2,063,550)
Black14.9%(449,884)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(256,847)
Asian1.7%(51,210)
Other4.2%(126,256)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,795,314)
Diversity Score
60
+43%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 3,011,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkansas earns about $49,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkansas expensive?

In Arkansas, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas?

About 16.1% 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 660,799 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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Arkansas (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy