Total Population
3,116,869
Population
Growth Rate
0.59%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
50.800
A Diverse and Vibrant Culture
With a four-season, temperate climate and stunning natural attractions, Arkansas is one of the world’s foremost destinations for hunting, fishing, and the silent sports, who enjoy more than 3 million acres of public lands.
In the state’s urban areas, including Little Rock (which was ranked by Kiplingers as the number one place to live in small to midsized cities), residents enjoy twenty-first century amenities, including a thriving arts scene.
To learn more about our quality of life and our natural and cultural amenities, visit www.arkansas.com.
Households
1,226,565
Total Housing Units
1,429,433
Owner Occupied
813,584
Renter Occupied
412,981
Vacant
202,868
Median Home Value
$145,570
Average Home Value
$187,753
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.60%
Per Capita Income
2.16%
Median Household
$49,048 $53,067
Average Household
$67,932 $75,615
Per Capita
$26,797 $29,815
Total Businesses
103,073
Total Employed
1,306,462
Workers 16+
1,287,774
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
9,192
Employed
198,209
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
16,783
Employed
193,791
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2,843
Employed
142,275
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3,244
Employed
129,720
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
7,305
Employed
113,023
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
5,852
Employed
95,201
Some
High School
163,414
Graduated
High School
617,549
Associates
Degree
162,128
Bachelor's
Degree
328,489
Graduate
Degree
176,107
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
960,753
Non-Resident Commuters
280,431
Drive Alone
1,066,828
Carpooled
133,919
Public
4,579
Work At Home
44,461