Census ACS · #897 μSA
Arkadelphia Metro Area
The Arkadelphia, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has 21,378 residents. The median household income is $50,985 and the median home value is $147,100.
21,378
Population
25
People / sq mi
$50,985
Median Income
$147,100
Median Home Value
The Arkadelphia CBSA covers 866 sq mi of land at 24.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 23.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$50,985
Median Household Income
$26,153
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$147,100
Median Home Value
$734
Median Rent
61.5%
Homeownership
Education
90.0%
High School+
25.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
29.1%
Foreign Born
Arkadelphia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Arkadelphia, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 21,378 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #897 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Arkadelphia metro area is $50,985, with a per capita income of $26,153.
The Arkadelphia, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the Arkadelphia, Ar CBSA (11660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Arkadelphia: a median age of 31.9, younger than the national median. Arkadelphia is a metro area in AR with a population of 21,378.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $50,985, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $147,100, with typical rent around $734.
25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.