Census ACS · #302 MSA
Texarkana Metro Area
The Texarkana, Tx-Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has 146,868 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $55,046 and the median home value is $150,800.
146,868
Population
72
People / sq mi
$55,046
Median Income
$150,800
Median Home Value
The Texarkana CBSA covers 2,040 sq mi of land at 72.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 24.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$55,046
Median Household Income
$30,020
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Texarkana metro's price level is 84.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 16.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $55,046 has the buying power of $65,522 in average-priced US metros.
84.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$65,522
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$55,046
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$150,800
Median Home Value
$933
Median Rent
64.9%
Homeownership
Education
89.2%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.1%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
43.8%
Foreign Born
Texarkana spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Texarkana, Tx-Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 146,868 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #302 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Texarkana metro area is $55,046, with a per capita income of $30,020.
The Texarkana, Tx-Ar CBSA spans 2 states: Texas, Arkansas.
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Data for the Texarkana, Tx-Ar CBSA (45500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.