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Arkansas

Statehood Year:
1836
Capital:
Little Rock
Largest Cities:
Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith
Abbreviation:
AR

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.

3,107,240
Total Population
58
Population Density (mi²)
34
Population Rank
18.9K 0.61%
Annual Population Growth

Arkansas Population

Arkansas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,148,89070.86%
Black or African American452,12714.91%
Two or more races263,5258.69%
Other race91,8713.03%
Asian47,3091.56%
Native American16,8930.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander12,0400.4%

Arkansas Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Arkansas' average per capita income is $42,450. Household income levels show a median of $58,773. The poverty rate stands at 16.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$42,450

Average Income

$58,773

Median Household Income

16.02%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Arkansas County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)