Arkansas Population & Demographics
Arkansas has a population of 3,032,651, ranking #33 among US states. The median household income is $58,773 and the median age is 38.4.
US states by population — Arkansas is #33
3,032,651
Population
#33
By Population
$58,773
Median Income
38.4
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.3% · Female: 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
Economy & Income
$58,773
Median Household Income
$33,147
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
$82,554
Mean Household Income
55.1%
Employment Rate
Education
88.6%
High School Graduate+
25.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$175,300
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
1,382,664
Total Housing Units
66.1%
Owner-Occupied
33.9%
Renter-Occupied
14.0%
Vacant
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
1.5%
Carpool
7.8%
Work From Home
22.3 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Arkansas
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock city | 202,739 | $60,583 | $221,200 |
| 2 | Fayetteville city | 97,227 | $59,074 | $322,500 |
| 3 | Fort Smith city | 89,496 | $52,692 | $168,100 |
| 4 | Springdale city | 87,388 | $66,044 | $237,200 |
| 5 | Jonesboro city | 79,187 | $52,559 | $213,400 |
| 6 | Rogers city | 71,411 | $82,993 | $278,000 |
| 7 | Conway city | 66,288 | $58,461 | $234,600 |
| 8 | North Little Rock city | 64,504 | $51,236 | $169,500 |
| 9 | Bentonville city | 56,326 | $108,465 | $370,700 |
| 10 | Pine Bluff city | 40,436 | $41,250 | $86,400 |
| 11 | Hot Springs city | 38,023 | $46,441 | $156,900 |
| 12 | Benton city | 35,954 | $69,638 | $199,400 |
| 13 | Sherwood city | 32,915 | $79,157 | $190,900 |
| 14 | Bella Vista city | 30,935 | $85,932 | $262,400 |
| 15 | Paragould city | 29,940 | $56,181 | $175,400 |
| 16 | Texarkana city | 29,343 | $47,930 | $162,700 |
| 17 | Jacksonville city | 29,285 | $46,947 | $155,300 |
| 18 | Russellville city | 29,057 | $48,708 | $166,500 |
| 19 | Cabot city | 26,733 | $72,656 | $197,000 |
| 20 | West Memphis city | 24,147 | $41,860 | $119,100 |
Counties in Arkansas
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulaski County | 398,949 | $60,385 |
| 2 | Benton County | 294,541 | $89,879 |
| 3 | Washington County | 251,863 | $66,426 |
| 4 | Sebastian County | 128,448 | $56,450 |
| 5 | Faulkner County | 126,001 | $65,071 |
| 6 | Saline County | 125,724 | $76,534 |
| 7 | Craighead County | 112,097 | $57,615 |
| 8 | Garland County | 100,062 | $55,409 |
| 9 | White County | 77,395 | $53,435 |
| 10 | Lonoke County | 74,747 | $71,449 |
| 11 | Jefferson County | 65,780 | $48,552 |
| 12 | Pope County | 63,830 | $54,606 |
| 13 | Crawford County | 60,792 | $60,362 |
| 14 | Crittenden County | 47,609 | $54,271 |
| 15 | Greene County | 46,182 | $56,793 |
| 16 | Miller County | 42,588 | $49,983 |
| 17 | Baxter County | 42,150 | $48,427 |
| 18 | Mississippi County | 39,749 | $53,428 |
| 19 | Union County | 38,368 | $50,221 |
| 20 | Independence County | 38,120 | $56,009 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas has a population of 3,032,651 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #33 most populated state.
The median household income in Arkansas is $58,773, with a per capita income of $33,147. 11.5% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Arkansas is 70.9% White, 14.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.4% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.