Census ACS · #81 MSA
Little Rock Metro Area
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has 753,605 residents. The median household income is $65,309 and the median home value is $199,300.
753,605
Population
185
People / sq mi
$65,309
Median Income
$199,300
Median Home Value
The Little Rock CBSA covers 4,084 sq mi of land at 184.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 23.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$65,309
Median Household Income
$37,678
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Little Rock metro's price level is 89.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,309 has the buying power of $73,082 in average-priced US metros.
89.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,082
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$65,309
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$199,300
Median Home Value
$1,007
Median Rent
63.6%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
32.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
9.1%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
28.8%
Foreign Born
Little Rock spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 753,605 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #81 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Little Rock metro area is $65,309, with a per capita income of $37,678.
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Ar CBSA (30780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Little Rock: 63.6% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. With 753,605 residents, Little Rock is a metro area in AR.
The typical household here earns about $65,309, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $199,300, with typical rent around $1,007.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 32.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.