Friendship, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Friendship, Arkansas had a total population of 168, the 468th largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,625, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arkansas.
Friendship Quick Facts
How Friendship Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 187 | 168 | -10.2% |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $55,625 | -19.1% |
| Median home value | $163,900 | $163,800 | -0.1% |
How Friendship Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Friendship Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Hot Spring County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | 10,953 | $46,250 | 20.2% | $104,500 |
| Magnet Cove | 889 | N/A | 34.5% | $156,700 |
| Rockport | 800 | $68,750 | 35.3% | $140,300 |
| Midway | 728 | $96,250 | 5.2% | $160,400 |
| Donaldson | 377 | $66,250 | 6.6% | $85,000 |
| Jones Mills | 230 | $53,750 | 7.8% | $156,100 |
| Perla | 141 | $47,500 | 34.8% | $87,500 |
| Bismarck | 41 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Friendship
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | 168 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wilburn | 173 | N/A | N/A | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Blevins | 167 | $50,972 | $102,000 | 20.9% | 13.8% |
| Antoine | 159 | N/A | N/A | 6.1% | 24.5% |
| Rudy | 178 | $56,181 | $227,100 | 24.7% | 29.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 168, Friendship'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
Friendship is a small community located in Arkansas, within Hot Spring County. The total population is 168. It ranks as the 468th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Friendship is 41.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. With 32.7% of the population under 18, Friendship has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Friendship is $55,625. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Friendship, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $163,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Friendship is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Friendship has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents.
Education
36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Friendship in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% higher 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 94.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Friendship, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Friendship, Arkansas?
Friendship, Arkansas has a population of 168 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Friendship, AR?
The median household income in Friendship is $55,625, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Friendship, AR?
The poverty rate in Friendship is 9.5%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Friendship, Arkansas?
Friendship's population is 97.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Friendship, AR?
The median home value in Friendship is $163,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Friendship, Arkansas?
36.0% of adults (25+) in Friendship hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.