Arkansas
3.1 million people live in Arkansas. Its population grew 3.4% since 2020, the 18th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $65,588 a year, 23% below the national median, and the median home is worth $228,400, 38% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.1 million
- 19th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $65,588
- 23% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $228,400
- 38% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 15.0%
- 3.2 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$65,588 per year
23% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 4th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$37,515 per year
20% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 5th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
15.0%
3.2 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 7th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
23.3 min one way
15% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 12th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$228,400
38% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 3rd lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,055 per month
32% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 4th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.2%
1.9 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 22nd lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
3,114,791
0.91% of the U.S. total. 19th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+3.4%
0.3 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 18th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.4%
1.3 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.0%
0.1 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 24th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
5.7%
9.0 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Arkansas, at 67.6%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 67.6% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 14.7% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.1% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 5.6% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 10.0% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
8.6 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 6th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
11.2%
1.0 point above the U.S. (10.2%). 16th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.