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Arkansas City

County:
Desha County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.492
State:
Arkansas

Arkansas City is a city located in Desha County, Arkansas. Arkansas City has a 2026 population of 329. It is also the county seat of Desha County. Arkansas City is currently declining at a rate of -2.37% annually and its population has decreased by -12.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 377 in 2020.

The median household income in Arkansas City is $41,900 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median age in Arkansas City is 46.8 years: 41.1 years for males, and 52.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 142.6 males.

329
Total Population
668
Density (mi²)
-8 -2.37%
Growth

Arkansas City Population

Arkansas City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026329-8-2.37%
2025337-8-2.32%
2024345-5-1.43%
2023350-9-2.51%
2022359-10-2.71%
2021369-8-2.12%
2020377-3-0.79%
2019318-3-0.93%
2018321-7-2.13%
2017328-3-0.91%
2016331-4-1.19%
2015335-6-1.76%
2014341-10-2.85%
2013351-5-1.4%
2012356-4-1.11%
2011360-6-1.64%
2010366-1-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 46.8 years
Female: 52.4 years
Male: 41.1 years

Arkansas City Adults

There are 376 adults, (101 of whom are seniors) in Arkansas City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 188 (41.2%)
Male: 268 (58.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Arkansas City includes 57.02% White, 42.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26057.02%
Black or African American19242.11%
Two or more races40.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26057.02%
Black or African American19242.11%
Two or more races40.88%

Arkansas City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Arkansas City 's average per capita income is $42,434. Household income levels show a median of $41,900. The poverty rate stands at 16.67%.

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$76,071-
Families$54,028$61,907
Households$41,900$47,843
Non Families-$28,545

$42,434

Average Income

$41,900

Median Household Income

16.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)