Arkansas
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,013,825
Residents per Sq. Mi.
58
Labor Participaton
58.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.4%
Median Household Income
$45,869
Median Individual Income
$30,050
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$39,024

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$128,500
Median Gross Rent
$711
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,025
Housing Units
1,370,109
People who reside in Arkansas live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
70%
Apt, Condo, Other
30%
Analysis

Arkansas is the 27th largest state by land area and 33rd most populous. Little Rock is the capital and most populated city in Arkansas and has numerous mid to large sized companies located within its city bounds. The state produces over one billion dollars annually in both soybeans and rice.

Arkansas ranks below average on income, labor force participation and educational attainment compared with other states. The state has also seen low population growth compared with other states.

Income

Households in the state of Arkansas earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 24% less per household.

Housing

Arkansas has a median house price of $128,500. The cost of homeownership is significantly less than most states. The cost of renting in Arkansas is 30% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 35% 18th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 24% 13th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Arkansas is comparable with other US states.

Arkansas ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Arkansas
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Arkansas with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Arkansas
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Arkansas showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Arkansas USA
Median Property Value 128,500 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,025 1,513
Median Gross Rent 711 1,012
Property Vacancy 15.8% 12.6%
% Renters 35% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 58 93
Personal Comparison
Arkansas USA
Median Household Income 45,869 60,336
Median Individual Income 30,050 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 39,024 46,881
Median Age 38.1 38.1
Labor Participation 58.0% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 23.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Arkansas is:
50X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
20%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Arkansas is 45 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 5% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Arkansas cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Big Rock 222,854
2. Hill 169,994
3. Fayetteville 81,889
4. Upper 78,034
5. Cadron 74,012

Highest Household Income

1. Township 7 125,050
2. White Eagle 116,000
3. Palestine 104,375
4. Garland 103,300
5. Mound City 102,841

Highest Home Value

1. Ponca 443,100
2. Prairie 340,700
3. Winona 332,900
4. Dortch 326,700
5. Cadron 322,700

Highest Gross Rent

1. Dyer 2,022
2. Marble 1,305
3. Harve 1,269
4. Gilkerson 1,168
5. Marrs Hill 1,067
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