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Walnut Ridge

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
16.696
State:
Arkansas

Walnut Ridge is a city located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Walnut Ridge has a 2026 population of 5,561. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Walnut Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,402 in 2020.

The median household income in Walnut Ridge is $45,027 with a poverty rate of 25.59%. The median age in Walnut Ridge is 38.5 years: 31.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

5.6K
Total Population
333
Density (mi²)
27 0.49%
Growth

Walnut Ridge Population

Walnut Ridge Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,561270.49%
20255,534260.47%
20245,508581.06%
20235,450420.78%
20225,408-10-0.18%
20215,418350.65%
20205,4023136.15%
20195,089240.47%
20185,065-30-0.59%
20175,095110.22%
20165,084-43-0.84%
20155,127-107-2.04%
20145,23420.04%
20135,232-9-0.17%
20125,241-88-1.65%
20115,329-94-1.73%
20105,42353310.9%
20004,92553712.24%
19904,3882365.68%
19804,1523529.26%
19703,8002537.13%
19603,54744114.2%
19503,10600%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 31.5 years

Walnut Ridge Adults

There are 4,325 adults, (1,020 of whom are seniors) in Walnut Ridge.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,776 (51.1%)
Male: 2,658 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Walnut Ridge includes 91.87% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,99291.87%
Two or more races3065.63%
Black or African American1051.93%
Other race170.31%
Asian90.17%
Native American50.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races621.14%
Other race130.24%
White80.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,98491.72%
Two or more races2444.49%
Black or African American1051.93%
Asian90.17%
Native American50.09%
Other race40.07%

Walnut Ridge Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Walnut Ridge 's average per capita income is $40,426. Household income levels show a median of $45,027. The poverty rate stands at 25.59%.

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$81,300-
Families$60,493$76,742
Households$45,027$64,653
Non Families$21,818$36,874

$40,426

Average Income

$45,027

Median Household Income

25.59%

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)