Hot Springs, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,562 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 811.0 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,236 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hot Springs declined by 5.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,577 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hot Springs has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,267 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hot Springs is about 21% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $77,806 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $897 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.7% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hot Springs is about 7.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hot Springs spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.1 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,498 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,838 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,718 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hot Springs is 14 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hot Springs has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Hot Springs has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.6 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.9% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hot Springs, Arkansas.
What is the population of Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The population of Hot Springs, Arkansas is 30,562, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The population density of Hot Springs, Arkansas is 811.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The median household income in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $46,267, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The median home price in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $77,806, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.