Center Ridge, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 211, Center Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Center Ridge is a small community located in Arkansas, within Conway County. The total population is 211. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Center Ridge is 36.8 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Center Ridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Center Ridge is $36,563. This is 40% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 189% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $82,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Center Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Center Ridge was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Center Ridge, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.