Unified School District · AR
West Memphis School District
West Memphis School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 25,417. The median household income is $44,009 and the median age is 37.1.
25,417
Population
77
People / sq mi
$44,009
Median Income
37.1
Median Age
West Memphis School District covers 330 sq mi of land at 77.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$44,009
Median Household Income
$22,799
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$118,000
Median Home Value
$850
Median Rent
51.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.6%
High School+
14.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Memphis School District serves a community with a population of 25,417 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in West Memphis School District is $44,009, with a per capita income of $22,799. The poverty rate is 23.7%.
West Memphis School District is 32.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 23.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Memphis School District, 83.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Memphis School District is $118,000, with a median rent of $850. The homeownership rate is 51.6%.
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Data for West Memphis School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0508040).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.