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Arkadelphia, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Arkadelphia, Arkansas is 10,316 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in Arkansas. The median household income is $42,430, the median home value is $176,000, and the median age is 23.3.

The population has declined 7.3% since 2010 (10,675 → 9,894).

10,316

Population

1335

People / sq mi

$42,430

Median Income

$176,000

Median Home Value

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Arkadelphia covers 7.7 sq mi of land at 1335 people per square mile.

About Arkadelphia, AR

Arkadelphia skews on age — the median resident is 23.3, younger than the national median. With 10,316 residents, Arkadelphia is a city in Arkansas. It ranks #39 among cities in Arkansas by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $42,430, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.8%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $176,000, with typical rent around $741.

Roughly 31.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.

Arkadelphia city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Arkadelphia city had a population of 10,675 in 2010 and 9,894 in 2024, a -7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,762 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.53%.

2011 · 11K20102024
Arkadelphia city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

9,894

Population (2024)

10,675

Population (2010)

10,762

Peak (2011)

-0.53%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,675
201110,762
201210,624
201310,574
201410,661
201510,666
201610,744
201710,507
201810,692
201910,726
202010,359
202110,207
202210,100
20239,889
20249,894

Race & Ethnicity

White61.3%
Black or African American30.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$42,430

Median Household Income

$21,546

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$176,000

Median Home Value

$741

Median Rent

40.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.9%

High School+

31.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

70.7%

Public Transit

5.4%

Work From Home

15.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

31.3%

Foreign Born

96.4%

Non-English at Home

3.0%

Veterans

18.9%

With Disability

90.9%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services17.8%
Manufacturing7.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Public Administration3.2%
Information2.2%
Retail Trade1.8%
Construction1.8%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arkadelphia, Arkansas has a population of 10,316 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in Arkansas.

The median household income in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is $42,430, with 16.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is $176,000, with median monthly rent at $741 and a homeownership rate of 40.3%.

The median age in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is 23.3 years. The population is 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

The population has declined 7.3% since 2010 (10,675 → 9,894).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.