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Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Arkansas had a total population of 3,049,391, with a median household income of $60,773, which is 25% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Arkansas Quick Facts

Population 3,049,391
Median Household Income $60,773
Median Home Value $188,000
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Median Age 38.5 years
Homeownership Rate 66.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.7%
High School Graduation 88.7%
Counties 75
Cities/Places 614
Population 3,049,391
Median Income $60,773 25% lower than national
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Unemployment 4.9%

How Arkansas Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population3,032,6513,049,391+0.6%
Median household income$58,773$60,773+3.4%
Median home value$175,300$188,000+7.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%
$25K-$50K 22.0%
$50K-$100K 30.2%
$100K+ 28.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.1%
$10K-$15K
4.9%
$15K-$20K
4.3%
$20K-$25K
4.6%
$25K-$30K
4.5%
$30K-$35K
4.6%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
9.9%
$75K-$100K
12.8%
$100K-$125K
9.3%
$125K-$150K
5.7%
$150K-$200K
6.2%
$200K+
6.7%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $947/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

51out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Arkansas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Little Rock203,436$63,00317.5%
2Fayetteville99,319$62,69520.6%
3Fort Smith89,805$54,81618.3%
4Springdale88,160$69,78713.4%
5Jonesboro80,137$55,42422.8%
6Rogers72,981$86,72810.5%
7Conway67,642$63,00416.9%
8North Little Rock64,538$52,70720.3%
9Bentonville58,249$112,7925.2%
10Pine Bluff39,743$42,71824.0%

Richest Cities in Arkansas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Roland$175,125$340,80046.3%
2Goshen$150,074$670,20062.6%
3Cave Springs$146,473$460,30054.1%
4Elm Springs$131,739$460,10041.8%
5Centerton$115,713$338,50042.2%
6Austin$113,764$220,50044.0%
7Bentonville$112,792$428,50055.3%
8Wooster$111,667$333,00044.7%
9Avilla$106,290$363,20030.7%
10Maumelle$103,333$291,70050.3%

Most Affordable Cities in Arkansas

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Marvell1.1x$58,200$51,875
2Stephens1.1x$70,700$61,518
3Swifton1.4x$80,000$58,000
4Wrightsville1.4x$62,900$45,417
5Waldo1.5x$61,800$40,500
6DeWitt1.6x$75,700$47,798
7Gosnell1.6x$98,700$61,130
8Prescott1.7x$82,400$48,307
9West Crossett1.7x$94,500$55,378
10Higginson1.7x$132,000$76,957

Explore Arkansas Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Arkansas (75)

75 results
Pulaski County399,818$62,87316.7%$214,700
Benton County303,632$93,5067.6%$323,500
Washington County256,765$70,63914.6%$298,400
Sebastian County128,900$57,79016.0%$176,200
Faulkner County127,717$67,28914.5%$232,700
Saline County127,479$79,0468.8%$221,200
Craighead County113,249$59,54820.1%$210,400
Garland County100,035$57,18115.8%$194,300
White County77,838$55,24917.5%$163,600
Lonoke County75,272$72,82810.4%$193,600
Jefferson County64,802$51,09618.6%$113,400
Pope County64,131$57,34416.9%$170,100
Crawford County61,139$64,13214.7%$182,800
Crittenden County47,266$55,35821.0%$160,200
Greene County46,432$57,83917.4%$169,300
Baxter County42,407$48,45215.5%$174,600
Miller County42,360$48,83624.6%$153,900
Mississippi County39,126$52,54821.1%$122,500
Independence County38,175$56,60920.4%$142,600
Boone County38,138$55,14311.7%$188,900
Union County37,900$55,25919.6%$120,900
Hot Spring County33,180$55,40515.1%$151,100
Carroll County28,626$54,23017.2%$210,400
Johnson County26,003$45,99519.8%$135,300
Cleburne County25,226$55,79813.9%$179,800
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All Cities & Places in Arkansas (614)

614 results
Little Rock203,436$63,00317.5%$236,400
Fayetteville99,319$62,69520.6%$349,600
Fort Smith89,805$54,81618.3%$178,100
Springdale88,160$69,78713.4%$261,800
Jonesboro80,137$55,42422.8%$223,200
Rogers72,981$86,72810.5%$308,200
Conway67,642$63,00416.9%$252,100
North Little Rock64,538$52,70720.3%$178,900
Bentonville58,249$112,7925.2%$428,500
Pine Bluff39,743$42,71824.0%$89,400
Hot Springs37,920$47,76020.5%$165,500
Benton36,595$72,8768.1%$212,700
Sherwood33,070$81,3289.0%$199,500
Bella Vista31,697$88,0553.6%$296,700
Paragould30,215$56,98017.8%$181,500
Jacksonville29,221$49,66619.8%$163,400
Texarkana29,177$45,83525.8%$170,200
Russellville29,162$50,87720.8%$172,400
Cabot26,960$75,00011.2%$207,300
West Memphis23,929$42,67429.1%$120,100
Van Buren23,763$61,14915.3%$181,500
Searcy23,340$52,17018.8%$188,500
Centerton21,920$115,7135.5%$338,500
Bryant21,504$83,0245.6%$223,200
Maumelle19,373$103,3337.1%$291,700
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Population Overview

Arkansas has a total population of 3,049,391, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arkansas is 38.5 years. This is 1% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arkansas is $60,773. This is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 28% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 6% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $188,000. Housing costs are 43% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkansas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.0%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Arkansas come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arkansas?

Arkansas has a total population of 3,049,391 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Arkansas?

The median household income in Arkansas is $60,773, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 614 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 with a population of 203,436.