Arkansas is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Ozark Mountains, hot springs, and fertile Delta region. It has a population of 3,107,240, making it the 34th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Little Rock. Arkansas has a diverse economy spanning agriculture, retail, and logistics.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Arkansas includes 70.86% White, 14.91% Black or African American, 3.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,148,890 | 70.86% |
| Black or African American | 452,127 | 14.91% |
| Two or more races | 263,525 | 8.69% |
| Other race | 91,871 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 47,309 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 16,893 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12,040 | 0.4% |
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Arkansas' average per capita income is $42,450. Household income levels show a median of $58,773. The poverty rate stands at 16.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,529 | $115,425 |
| Families | $74,536 | $99,268 |
| Households | $58,773 | $82,554 |
| Non Families | $33,475 | $48,111 |
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Arkansas’s population centers around several key areas, with Pulaski County being the largest at 401,000 residents. Northwest Arkansas has seen dramatic growth, with Benton County and Washington County expanding by 14.2% and 9.9% respectively since 2020, together now home to nearly 600,000 people. The central region also shows strong growth, with Saline County and Faulkner County both growing over 8%. However, several Delta region counties are experiencing significant population losses, with Phillips County declining by 13.7% and Desha County by 12.4%.