Roland, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Roland, Arkansas had a total population of 1,147, the 197th largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $175,125, which is 188% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 188% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Arkansas.
- 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arkansas.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Roland Quick Facts
How Roland 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 | 1,222 | 1,147 | -6.1% |
| Median home value | $206,600 | $340,800 | +65.0% |
How Roland 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+)
Roland Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Pulaski County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | 17.5% | $236,400 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | 20.3% | $178,900 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | 9.0% | $199,500 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | 19.8% | $163,400 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | 7.1% | $291,700 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | 10.7% | $157,800 |
| Landmark | 3,948 | $53,788 | 40.8% | $156,600 |
| Alexander | 3,587 | $57,250 | 27.5% | $174,000 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | 16.4% | $62,900 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | 34.2% | $209,900 |
Cities Similar to Roland
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home | 939 | N/A | $163,800 | 22.8% | 48.1% |
| Sardis | 890 | N/A | $178,000 | 15.5% | 45.3% |
| Magnet Cove | 889 | N/A | $156,700 | 16.7% | 34.5% |
| Wooster | 1,023 | $111,667 | $333,000 | 44.7% | 5.8% |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,164 | $82,292 | $184,900 | 17.1% | 7.4% |
Population Overview
Roland is a small community located in Arkansas, within Pulaski County. The total population is 1,147. It ranks as the 197th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Roland is 43.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Roland is $175,125. This is 188% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 117% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Roland. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $340,800. Housing costs are 81% higher than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Roland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Roland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.9% of all residents.
Education
46.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Roland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 80% 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 93.3%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Roland, 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 Roland, Arkansas?
Roland, Arkansas has a population of 1,147 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Roland, AR?
The median household income in Roland is $175,125, which is 117% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Roland, AR?
The ACS sample for Roland recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Roland, Arkansas?
Roland's population is 97.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Roland, AR?
The median home value in Roland is $340,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Roland, Arkansas?
46.3% of adults (25+) in Roland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 17.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.