Total Population
3,107,082
Population
Growth Rate
0.62%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
50.500
State of Arkansas
State of Arkansas
Population
Quality of Life
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.
Housing & Income
Households
1,223,855
Total Housing Units
1,422,169
Owner Occupied
799,026
Renter Occupied
424,829
Vacant
198,314
Median Home Value
$134,705
Average Home Value
$181,796
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.63%
Per Capita Income
2.07%
Income Projection
Median Household
$46,872 $50,398
Average Household
$67,002 $74,219
Per Capita
$26,481 $29,336
Workforce
Total Businesses
103,890
Total Employed
1,281,533
Workers 16+
1,274,750
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
16,640
Employed
198,979
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
8,761
Employed
190,832
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2,761
Employed
137,143
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3,291
Employed
128,953
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
7,397
Employed
113,705
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
5,914
Employed
95,409
Some
High School
168,819
Graduated
High School
603,842
Associates
Degree
169,661
Bachelor's
Degree
313,272
Graduate
Degree
189,047
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
951,739
Non-Resident Commuters
275,986
Drive Alone
1,055,112
Carpooled
133,980
Public
4,631
Work At Home
43,457
