World Population Review
Hot Springs, Arkansas Population 2021
39,111
Hot Springs is a city located in Arkansas. With a 2020 population of 39,111, it is the 11th largest city in Arkansas and the 1010th largest city in the United States . Hot Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.40% annually and its population has increased by 11.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,193 in 2010. Hot Springs reached it's highest population of 39,111 in 2021. Spanning over 38 miles, Hot Springs has a population density of 1,045 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hot Springs is $54,905 with a poverty rate of 24.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $727 per month, and the median house value is $122,900. The median age in Hot Springs is 41.9 years, 39.6 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Hot Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hot Springs was:
- White: 74.44%
- Black or African American: 17.10%
- Two or more races: 4.15%
- Other race: 2.26%
- Asian: 1.03%
- Native American: 1.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hot Springs, Arkansas is 39,111 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 38,640.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 35,193.
Hot Springs, Arkansas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100,226 | 420 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 99,806 | 420 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 99,386 | 420 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 98,966 | 639 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 98,327 | 45 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 98,282 | 468 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 97,814 | 56 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 97,758 | 104 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 97,654 | 668 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 96,986 | 132 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 96,854 | 787 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 96,067 | 0.00% |
Hot Springs Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,703 | 74.44% |
| Black or African American | 6,594 | 17.10% |
| Two or More Races | 1,599 | 4.15% |
| Some Other Race | 873 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 398 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 392 | 1.02% |
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Hot Springs Population by Race
Hot Springs Population Pyramid $2021
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Hot Springs Population by Age
Hot Springs Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,163 | 2.28 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 7,800 | 1.2 | 45.4 |
| Married | 5,334 | 3.19 | 73.7 |
| Female | 2,336 | 3.35 | 42.5 |
| Male | 693 | 3.76 | 53.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Hot Springs Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 863 | 3.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,662 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 8,403 | 31.04% |
| Some College | 7,814 | 28.86% |
| Associates Degree | 2,052 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,460 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,819 | 6.72% |
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Hot Springs Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hot Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,182 | 18,206 | 4,692 |
| Black | 4,272 | 3,536 | 331 |
| Hispanic | 1,782 | 1,169 | 85 |
| Other Race | 435 | 239 | 14 |
| Asian | 298 | 228 | 125 |
| Native American | 268 | 173 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 222 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.95%.
Hot Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,329
Average Earnings
$31,127
Average Male
$25,954
Average Female
Hot Springs Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hot Springs Language by Age
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Hot Springs Language
89.90% of Hot Springs residents speak only English, while 10.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.55% of the population.
Hot Springs Language
Hot Springs Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,130 | 4,120 | 16.39% |
| Black | 6,236 | 3,010 | 48.27% |
| Hispanic | 3,540 | 916 | 25.88% |
| Multiple | 1,577 | 776 | 49.21% |
| Native | 385 | 140 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 398 | 94 | 23.62% |
| Other | 818 | 88 | 10.76% |
24.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.45%
Male Poverty Rate
25.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hot Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is Multiple, with 49.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is Other, with 10.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.69%.
Hot Springs Poverty
Hot Springs Poverty Rate by Education
Hot Springs Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Hot Springs Married by Age and Sex
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Hot Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hot Springs Marital Status by Race
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Hot Springs Marital Status
Hot Springs Veterans by War
Hot Springs Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,162 | 8.99% |
| Black | 426 | 8.28% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 4.49% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 14.63% |
| Other Race | 39 | 7.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 4.32% |
Hot Springs Veterans by Race
Hot Springs Veterans by Education
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7.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hot Springs Veterans by Education
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52.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Hot Springs Employment by Age
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Hot Springs Employment by Race
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Hot Springs Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.33%
Native Born
6.67%
Foreign Born
4.35%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.33% of Hot Springs residents were born in the United States, with 57.98% having been born in Arkansas. 4.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hot Springs Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,111 | 157 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 38,954 | 157 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 38,797 | 157 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 38,640 | 166 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 38,474 | -50 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 38,524 | 138 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 38,386 | -28 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 38,414 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 38,422 | 211 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 38,211 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 38,214 | 265 | 0.70% |
| 2010 | 37,949 | 2,199 | 0.60% |
| 2000 | 35,750 | 3,288 | 0.97% |
| 1990 | 32,462 | -3,319 | -0.97% |
| 1980 | 35,781 | 150 | 0.04% |
| 1970 | 35,631 | 7,294 | 2.32% |
| 1960 | 28,337 | -970 | -0.34% |
| 1950 | 29,307 | 7,937 | 3.21% |
| 1940 | 21,370 | 1,132 | 0.55% |
| 1930 | 20,238 | 8,543 | 5.64% |
| 1920 | 11,695 | -2,739 | -2.08% |
| 1910 | 14,434 | 4,461 | 3.77% |
| 1900 | 9,973 | 1,887 | 2.12% |
| 1890 | 8,086 | 4,532 | 8.57% |
| 1880 | 3,554 | 0.00% |