Arkansas
StatePopulation: 3,067,732 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Arkansas from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Arkansas
- What is the median household income in Arkansas?
- The median household income in Arkansas is $58,773 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Arkansas?
- The poverty rate in Arkansas is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Arkansas?
- $175,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Arkansas?
- The median gross rent in Arkansas is $914 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Arkansas residents have a college degree?
- 25.1% of adults in Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,032,651
Median Income
$58,773
Median Home Value
$175,300
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,176 (+23.5%)
Home Value:
+$47,500 (+37.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-7.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.1 pp (+9.1%)
Unemployment:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,032,651
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 68.4%
Black 14.9%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Other 3.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.2%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,773
±$503
Per Capita Income
$86,822
Median Family Income
$74,536
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Child Poverty Rate
18.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,382,664
Owner-Occupied
66.1%
Renter-Occupied
33.9%
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Median Home Value
$175,300
Median Gross Rent
$914
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.0%
5-Year
+54.3%
HPI (2025 Q4)
476.2
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.7%
$50–100k
15.5%
$100–200k
15.4%
$200–300k
21.4%
$300–500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.8%
$500–1k
49.6%
$1–1.5k
29.8%
$1.5–2k
7.1%
$2–2.5k
1.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
32.9%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
11.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.2%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
17.1%
2000–2009
15.9%
2010+
11.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.1%
Graduate Degree
9.2%
Some College / Associate
21.1%
Less Than High School
4.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Work from Home
7.8%
Self-Employed
6.4%
Government Workers
15.2%
Private For-Profit
78.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.0%
Retail
13.3%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Prof. Services
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Construction
7.3%
Transportation
6.2%
Finance
5.2%
Public Admin
4.4%
Agriculture
2.4%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
36.3%
Sales
20.5%
Production
16.8%
Food Prep
16.1%
Construction
10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.3 min
Drove Alone
79.7%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
7.8%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,189,160
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 23.3%
Working age (18–64): 76.7%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.2%
Naturalized Citizen
35.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.8%
Asia
21.7%
Europe
6.9%
Africa
2.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.0%
Uninsured
9.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.7%
Has a Computer
92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023