Arkansas Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Arkansas?
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There are 3,006,309 residents in Arkansas, with a median age of 38.3. Of this, 49.35% are males and 50.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.36% of the resident pool in Arkansas, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.39%. Additionally, 3.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,552,678 people in Arkansas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,552,678 people in Arkansas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,006,309 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,483,520 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 1,522,789 | -0.7% |
Male population 49.35%
Female population 50.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.3 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,836,617 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 71,763 | 0.5% |
| Not Citizen | 97,929 | -0.2% |
Citizen US Born 94.36%
Citizen not US Born 2.39%
Not Citizen 3.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,839 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 232,234 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 108,511 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 71,002 | 2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,552,678 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 7.81%
Moved from Same State 3.65%
Moved from Different State 2.39%
Same House as Last Year 85.88%
What are the employment statistics in Arkansas?
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White-collar workers make up 72.61% of the working population in Arkansas, while blue-collar employees account for 27.39%. There are also 133,411 entrepreneurs in Arkansas (10.18% of the workforce); 880,457 workers employed in private companies (67.17%); and 198,342 people working in governmental institutions (15.13%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 951,782 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 359,081 | 0.3% |
White Collar 72.61%
Blue Collar 27.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 133,411 | 5.0% |
| Private Companies | 880,457 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 198,342 | -0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 98,653 | 0.3% |
Self Employees 10.18%
Private Companies 67.17%
Governmental Workers 15.13%
Not for Profit Companies 7.53%
How many households are there in Arkansas?
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There are a total of 1,158,460 households in Arkansas, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.52% of these Arkansas households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.48%. Additionally, 31.29% of households have children and 68.71% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,158,460 | -1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 1.2% |
| Family Households | 759,077 | -1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 399,383 | -0.3% |
Family Households 65.52%
Non-family Households 34.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 362,428 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 796,032 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 31.29%
Households without Children 68.71%
What are the median and average incomes in Arkansas?
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The average annual household income in Arkansas is $73,346, while the median household income sits at $52,123 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,410, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,778. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,919 and $40,259, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,346 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $52,123 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 459,053 | -0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,431,710 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Arkansas?
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There are 1,361,880 housing units in Arkansas, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 1,158,460 occupied housing units in Arkansas, 66.06% are owner-occupied, while 33.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.21% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $157,300. In general, housing costs reach $770 per month in Arkansas.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.21% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $157,300. In general, housing costs reach $770 per month in Arkansas.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,361,880 | -1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 60,721 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 48,123 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 88,875 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 134,057 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 240,412 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 202,901 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 237,504 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 216,909 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 129,567 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,811 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,158,460 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 765,297 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 393,163 | -1.7% |
Owner Occupied 66.06%
Renter Occupied 33.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 414,891 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 350,406 | -0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $157,300 | 5.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,100 | 5.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $770 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 54.21%
Without Mortgage 45.79%
What is the level of education in Arkansas?
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Approximately 42.37% of the population in Arkansas holds a high school degree (that's 974,674 residents), while 23.65% have attained a college certificate (592,568 locals) and 14.66% have a bachelor's degree (337,277 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 96,864 | -2.5% |
| Some High School | 974,674 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 592,568 | -0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 168,517 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 337,277 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 179,223 | 2.1% |
No High School 4.21%
Some High School 42.37%
Some College 23.65%
Associate Degree 7.33%
Bachelor's Degree 14.66%
Graduate Degree 7.79%
What is the marital status of Arkansas residents?
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A total of 698,667 people in Arkansas have never been married (which represents 28.84% of the total population), while 1,237,670 of them are wedded (51.08%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 51,195 (2.11%) and 320,900 (13.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 698,667 | 2.0% |
| Married | 1,237,670 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 51,195 | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 165,596 | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 320,900 | 2.1% |
Never Married 28.84%
Married 51.08%
Separated 2.11%
Widowed 6.83%
Divorced 13.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Arkansas?
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The top three means of transportation people in Arkansas use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,184,798 residents commute by car, 19,734 prefer going to work by walking and 3,387 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,184,798 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,387 | -3.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 42 | N/A |
| Railroad | 50 | -24.2% |
| Ferryboat | 164 | -6.3% |
| Bicycle | 2,157 | -8.2% |
| Motorcycle | 1,107 | -23.3% |
| TaxiCab | 792 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 19,734 | -6.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
