Arkansas Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Arkansas grew by 6.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,032,123 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Arkansas has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Arkansas is about 25% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Arkansas is about 11.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $913 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Arkansas spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (12.2 min), Dallas County (12.7 min), Clark County (13.3 min).
Slowest:
Newton County (32.2 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Grant County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Arkansas is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Arkansas has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Arkansas has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Arkansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arkansas.
What is the population of Arkansas?
The population of Arkansas is 3,059,436, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Arkansas?
The population density of Arkansas is 57.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Arkansas?
The median household income in Arkansas is $58,772, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Arkansas?
The median home price in Arkansas is $123,805, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Arkansas is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.