Census ACS 2023 · 39 cities
Most Educated Cities in Arkansas
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Arkansas, Bentonville city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 53.7%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 39 major cities in Arkansas.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Memphis city | 14.8% | $41,860 | 24,147 |
| 2 | Van Buren city | 19.8% | $59,420 | 23,545 |
| 3 | Texarkana city | 16.7% | $47,930 | 29,343 |
| 4 | Springdale city | 23.2% | $66,044 | 87,388 |
| 5 | Siloam Springs city | 27.1% | $65,725 | 18,096 |
| 6 | Sherwood city | 34.5% | $79,157 | 32,915 |
| 7 | Searcy city | 29.4% | $50,896 | 23,115 |
| 8 | Russellville city | 29.9% | $48,708 | 29,057 |
| 9 | Rogers city | 33.8% | $82,993 | 71,411 |
| 10 | Pine Bluff city | 21.0% | $41,250 | 40,436 |
| 11 | Paragould city | 16.3% | $56,181 | 29,940 |
| 12 | North Little Rock city | 30.1% | $51,236 | 64,504 |
| 13 | Mountain Home city | 20.0% | $42,103 | 13,021 |
| 14 | Maumelle city | 50.9% | $92,466 | 19,286 |
| 15 | Marion city | 24.5% | $80,637 | 13,641 |
| 16 | Malvern city | 10.7% | $40,602 | 10,938 |
| 17 | Magnolia city | 20.7% | $42,188 | 10,973 |
| 18 | Lowell city | 29.2% | $92,986 | 10,438 |
| 19 | Little Rock city | 44.0% | $60,583 | 202,739 |
| 20 | Jonesboro city | 29.8% | $52,559 | 79,187 |
| 21 | Jacksonville city | 23.5% | $46,947 | 29,285 |
| 22 | Hot Springs Village Cdp | 35.0% | $69,953 | 16,509 |
| 23 | Hot Springs city | 27.7% | $46,441 | 38,023 |
| 24 | Harrison city | 16.5% | $40,568 | 13,217 |
| 25 | Fort Smith city | 25.3% | $52,692 | 89,496 |
| 26 | Forrest City city | 11.7% | $33,522 | 12,826 |
| 27 | Fayetteville city | 49.8% | $59,074 | 97,227 |
| 28 | El Dorado city | 17.0% | $45,159 | 17,382 |
| 29 | Conway city | 41.1% | $58,461 | 66,288 |
| 30 | Centerton city | 40.6% | $112,920 | 20,212 |
| 31 | Camden city | 18.0% | $51,300 | 10,427 |
| 32 | Cabot city | 25.8% | $72,656 | 26,733 |
| 33 | Bryant city | 37.3% | $83,219 | 21,125 |
| 34 | Blytheville city | 15.7% | $49,928 | 13,026 |
| 35 | Bentonville city | 53.7% | $108,465 | 56,326 |
| 36 | Benton city | 28.6% | $69,638 | 35,954 |
| 37 | Bella Vista city | 37.8% | $85,932 | 30,935 |
| 38 | Batesville city | 20.7% | $54,424 | 11,385 |
| 39 | Arkadelphia city | 31.9% | $42,430 | 10,316 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bentonville city is the #1 ranked city in Arkansas by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 53.7% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Arkansas has 39 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Arkansas.