Springdale, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Springdale, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,221 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1634.9 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 27,965 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Springdale grew by 31.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 82,221 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Springdale is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.2% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 19,866 24.2% +2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 19,826 24.1% +3.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,611 17.8% -1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,240 10.0% -8.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.9% of the people living in Springdale and men 51.1%.
- Women 48.9% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 51.1% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
Springdale has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,056 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Springdale is about 13% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $315,842 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.1% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Springdale is about 24.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,068 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Springdale spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,644 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,410 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,694 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Springdale is 18 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
Springdale has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Springdale has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.6% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Springdale, Arkansas.
What is the population of Springdale, Arkansas?
About 82,221 people live in Springdale, Arkansas, in 27,965 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 33.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Springdale, Arkansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Springdale, Arkansas has 1,635 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Springdale, Arkansas?
The median home costs 4.6 times the median household income ($315,842 against $69,056), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,068 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Springdale, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Springdale, Arkansas is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Springdale, Arkansas?
22.0% of adults in Springdale, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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