West Memphis

County:: Crittenden County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 28.842
State:: Arkansas

West Memphis is a city located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. West Memphis has a 2025 population of 23,401. West Memphis is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,461 in 2020.

The average household income in West Memphis is $56,146 with a poverty rate of 26.95%.The median age in West Memphis is 34.6 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Memphis includes 63.94% Black or African American, 29.75% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	15,439	63.94%
White	7,184	29.75%
Two or more races	1,336	5.53%
Asian	105	0.43%
Other race	57	0.24%
Native American	26	0.11%

West Memphis Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Memphis' average per capita income is $33,387. Household income levels show a median of $41,860. The poverty rate stands at 26.95%.

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	$73,641	-
Families	$50,668	$62,000
Households	$41,860	$56,146
Non Families	$27,826	$42,837

$33,387

Average Income

$41,860

Median Household Income

26.95%

Poverty Rate