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Little Rock

County:
Pulaski County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
121.243
State:
Arkansas

Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Little Rock has a 2026 population of 205,857. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. Little Rock is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 202,607 in 2020.

The median household income in Little Rock is $63,003 with a poverty rate of 17.49%. The median age in Little Rock is 35.9 years: 34.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males.

205.9K
Total Population
1,698
Density (mi²)
542 0.26%
Growth

Little Rock Population

Little Rock Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026205,8575420.26%
2025205,3155410.26%
2024204,7745390.26%
2023204,2358190.4%
2022203,4161,2750.63%
2021202,141-466-0.23%
2020202,607760.04%
2019197,559-69-0.03%
2018197,628-841-0.42%
2017198,469-230-0.12%
2016198,6993970.2%
2015198,3025920.3%
2014197,7104590.23%
2013197,2516110.31%
2012196,6401,3110.67%
2011195,3291,3460.69%
2010193,9834590.24%
2000183,1337,3384.17%
1990175,79516,64410.46%
1980159,15126,66820.13%
1970132,48324,67022.88%
1960107,8135,6005.48%
1950102,21314,17416.1%
194088,0396,3607.79%
193081,67916,53725.39%
192065,14219,20141.79%
191045,9417,63419.93%
190038,30712,43348.05%
189025,87412,73696.94%
188013,1387586.12%
187012,3808,653232.17%
18603,7271,52769.41%
18502,20000%

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 34.2 years

Little Rock Adults

There are 153,938 adults, (31,836 of whom are seniors) in Little Rock.

Sex Ratio

Female: 107,973 (53.1%)
Male: 95,463 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Little Rock includes 44.05% White, 39.76% Black or African American, 5.12% other race, 3.07% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White89,60544.05%
Black or African American80,89439.76%
Two or more races15,4467.59%
Other race10,4255.12%
Asian6,2443.07%
Native American6750.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1470.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9,9354.88%
Two or more races8,2474.05%
White2,7121.33%
Native American2840.14%
Black or African American2120.1%
Asian900.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White86,89342.71%
Black or African American80,68239.66%
Two or more races7,1993.54%
Asian6,1543.03%
Other race4900.24%
Native American3910.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1470.07%

Little Rock Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Little Rock 's average per capita income is $49,763. Household income levels show a median of $63,003. The poverty rate stands at 17.49%.

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$119,634$164,983
Families$86,703$128,695
Households$63,003$99,436
Non Families$41,832$61,840

$49,763

Average Income

$63,003

Median Household Income

17.49%

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)