West Memphis, AR Demographics
What is the population of West Memphis?
There are 24,351 residents in West Memphis, with a median age of 33.3. Of this, 44.51% are males and 55.49% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.51% of the resident pool in West Memphis, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.63%. Additionally, 0.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 19,729 people in West Memphis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 24,351 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 10,839 | -1.8% |
| Female Population | 13,512 | -0.9% |
Male Population 44.51%
Female Population 55.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.3 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 23,989 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 154 | 31.6% |
| Not Citizen | 208 | 27.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.51%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.63%
Not Citizen 0.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 3,528 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 412 | 15.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 377 | -19.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 19,729 | -1.1% |
Moved from Same County 14.67%
Moved from Same State 1.71%
Moved from Different State 1.57%
Same House as Last Year 82.05%
What are the employment statistics in West Memphis?
White-collar workers make up 65.44% of the working population in West Memphis, while blue-collar employees account for 34.56%. There are also 832 entrepreneurs in West Memphis (8.68% of the workforce); 7,193 workers employed in private companies (75.03%); and 1,197 people working in governmental institutions (12.49%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,274 | -1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 3,313 | -1.7% |
White Collar 65.44%
Blue Collar 34.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 832 | 20.6% |
| Private Companies | 7,193 | -2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,197 | -5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 365 | -12.1% |
Self Employees 8.68%
Private Companies 75.03%
Governmental Workers 12.49%
Not for Profit Companies 3.81%
How many households are there in West Memphis?
There are a total of 9,654 households in West Memphis, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.55% of these West Memphis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.45%. Additionally, 32.94% of households have children and 67.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,654 | -1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,942 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,712 | -3.4% |
Family Households 61.55%
Non-Family Households 38.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,180 | 1.9% |
| Households without Children | 6,474 | -2.6% |
Households with Children 32.94%
Households without Children 67.06%
What are the median and average incomes in West Memphis?
The average annual household income in West Memphis is $56,849, while the median household income sits at $40,904 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $40,978, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $40,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,269 and $49,676, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $56,849 | 11.8% |
| Median Household Income | $40,904 | 16.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,813 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Memphis?
There are 11,003 housing units in West Memphis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 9,654 occupied housing units in West Memphis, 44.73% are owner-occupied, while 55.27% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $118,300. In general, housing costs reach $778 per month in West Memphis.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,003 | -0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 196 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 680 | 22.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,180 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,200 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,474 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,573 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,025 | -4.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,079 | -3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 588 | 37.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,654 | -1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,318 | -5.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,336 | 2.6% |
Owner Occupied 44.73%
Renter Occupied 55.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,573 | -5.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,745 | -5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $118,300 | 26.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $96,000 | 11.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $778 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 59.59%
Without Mortgage 40.41%
What is the level of education in West Memphis?
Approximately 51.9% of the population in West Memphis holds a high school degree (that's 9,247 residents), while 23.42% have attained a college certificate (4,580 locals) and 10.45% have a bachelor's degree (1,861 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 814 | -2.5% |
| Some High School | 9,247 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 4,580 | -1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,240 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,861 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 481 | -8.7% |
No High School 4.57%
Some High School 51.9%
Some College 23.42%
Associate Degree 6.96%
Bachelor's Degree 10.45%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
What is the marital status of West Memphis residents?
A total of 7,908 people in West Memphis have never been married (which represents 42.09% of the total population), while 6,340 of them are wedded (33.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 790 (4.2%) and 2,961 (15.76%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,908 | -0.6% |
| Married | 6,340 | -6.0% |
| Separated | 790 | -10.3% |
| Widowed | 1,579 | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 2,961 | 2,961.0% |
Never Married 42.09%
Married 33.74%
Separated 4.2%
Widowed 8.4%
Divorced 15.76%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Memphis?
The top three means of transportation people in West Memphis use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,548 residents commute by car, 158 prefer going to work by walking and 10 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,548 | -3.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10 | -28.6% |
| Bicycle | 8 | -38.5% |
| Walk | 158 | 17.9% |
What is the median and average household income in West Memphis by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.