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Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Arkansas has a total population of 3,032,651, with a median household income of $58,773, which is 25% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

Arkansas Quick Facts

Population 3,032,651
Median Household Income $58,773
Median Home Value $175,300
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 38.4 years
Homeownership Rate 66.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%
High School Graduation 88.6%
Counties 75
Cities/Places 617
Population 3,032,651
Median Income $58,773 25% lower national
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%
58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

50out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 50 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Arkansas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Little Rock city202,739$60,58316.4%
2Fayetteville city97,227$59,07421.4%
3Fort Smith city89,496$52,69218.3%
4Springdale city87,388$66,04413.7%
5Jonesboro city79,187$52,55922.4%
6Rogers city71,411$82,99310.4%
7Conway city66,288$58,46118.3%
8North Little Rock city64,504$51,23620.8%
9Bentonville city56,326$108,4656.3%
10Pine Bluff city40,436$41,25025.8%

Richest Cities in Arkansas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Goshen town$177,604$616,80064.3%
2Cave Springs city$147,917$431,30055.6%
3Avilla CDP$118,171$297,20026.5%
4Centerton city$112,920$295,50040.6%
5Elm Springs city$112,917$362,40042.2%
6Bentonville city$108,465$370,70053.7%
7Wooster town$107,813$292,90034.6%
8Highfill town$102,000$229,00023.8%
9Prairie Creek CDP$94,457$360,20036.3%
10Pea Ridge city$93,627$255,60024.0%

Most Affordable Cities in Arkansas

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Marvell city1.2x$59,100$49,000
2Wrightsville city1.4x$62,400$45,104
3Lepanto city1.6x$66,900$42,730
4Swifton city1.6x$73,500$46,250
5West Crossett CDP1.6x$94,000$58,500
6Haskell city1.7x$158,000$92,061
7Lavaca city1.7x$155,000$90,263
8Caraway city1.8x$73,800$41,667
9DeWitt city1.8x$85,800$48,221
10Wilson city1.8x$135,900$76,065

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All Counties in Arkansas (75)

75 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Pulaski County398,949$60,38516.2%$199,600
Benton County294,541$89,8797.6%$285,100
Washington County251,863$66,42614.8%$266,000
Sebastian County128,448$56,45016.3%$166,000
Faulkner County126,001$65,07115.0%$211,300
Saline County125,724$76,5349.0%$211,700
Craighead County112,097$57,61519.1%$198,700
Garland County100,062$55,40916.5%$176,400
White County77,395$53,43516.4%$159,600
Lonoke County74,747$71,44911.2%$184,100
Jefferson County65,780$48,55220.6%$106,000
Pope County63,830$54,60617.5%$161,700
Crawford County60,792$60,36216.8%$170,000
Crittenden County47,609$54,27120.7%$155,100
Greene County46,182$56,79317.0%$162,200
Miller County42,588$49,98321.1%$148,200
Baxter County42,150$48,42714.5%$165,400
Mississippi County39,749$53,42821.0%$115,800
Union County38,368$50,22119.4%$114,700
Independence County38,120$56,00919.6%$120,500
Boone County37,896$54,19513.4%$169,300
Hot Spring County33,142$52,64417.1%$127,900
Carroll County28,526$55,18716.3%$186,300
Johnson County25,932$44,80819.4%$124,800
Cleburne County25,048$55,97913.9%$174,600
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All Cities & Places in Arkansas (617)

617 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Little Rock city202,739$60,58316.4%$221,200
Fayetteville city97,227$59,07421.4%$322,500
Fort Smith city89,496$52,69218.3%$168,100
Springdale city87,388$66,04413.7%$237,200
Jonesboro city79,187$52,55922.4%$213,400
Rogers city71,411$82,99310.4%$278,000
Conway city66,288$58,46118.3%$234,600
North Little Rock city64,504$51,23620.8%$169,500
Bentonville city56,326$108,4656.3%$370,700
Pine Bluff city40,436$41,25025.8%$86,400
Hot Springs city38,023$46,44121.3%$156,900
Benton city35,954$69,63810.1%$199,400
Sherwood city32,915$79,1579.5%$190,900
Bella Vista city30,935$85,9323.5%$262,400
Paragould city29,940$56,18116.8%$175,400
Texarkana city29,343$47,93022.0%$162,700
Jacksonville city29,285$46,94719.3%$155,300
Russellville city29,057$48,70820.0%$166,500
Cabot city26,733$72,65610.8%$197,000
West Memphis city24,147$41,86027.0%$119,100
Van Buren city23,545$59,42016.3%$178,000
Searcy city23,115$50,89619.9%$176,200
Bryant city21,125$83,2197.0%$223,400
Centerton city20,212$112,9204.8%$295,500
Maumelle city19,286$92,4669.0%$276,900
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Population Overview

Arkansas has a total population of 3,032,651, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.4 years, about average the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arkansas is 38.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arkansas is $58,773. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $175,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkansas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arkansas?

Arkansas has a total population of 3,032,651 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Arkansas?

The median household income in Arkansas is $58,773, which is 25% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 617 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 75 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas?

The poverty rate in Arkansas is 16.0%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Arkansas?

The largest city in Arkansas is Little Rock city with a population of 202,739.