Arkansas
75 counties, 625 cities and towns, and 614 ZIP codes.
Population
3,049,391
Land area
51,992sq mi
People per sq mi
59
Cities and towns
625
Largest cities in Arkansas
Arkansas at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $60,773 a year, 25% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,000 (43% below the U.S.) and median rent is $947 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Little Rock (203,436), Fayetteville (99,319) and Fort Smith (89,805).
Local data for Arkansas
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals90
- Emergency Rooms81
- Nursing Homes221
- Schools1,227
- Colleges81
- Libraries225
- Banks1,343
- Post Offices654
- Parks1,257
- Grocery Stores1,117
- Restaurants8,958
- Affordable Housing342
- Home Health Agencies91
- Hospice Care46
- Dialysis Centers65
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals32
- Community Health Centers273
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment234
- National Cemeteries3
- Private Schools120
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools52
- Superfund Sites17
- Toxic Release Facilities351
- Historic Places2,208
Housing and community stats
Arkansas, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,773
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$188,000
Prices +1.1% in a year
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279,692), Irish Americans (272,301), Mexican Americans (191,090).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,152
1,305,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.31B
FY 2026, $8,073 per person
PPP loans
$5B
102,039 loans, 633,735 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.08M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Arkansas, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
1
of 75 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
40,581
378 deaths
Flood insurance policies
8,993
$218M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
17
351 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2,208 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arkansas, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Largest cities in Arkansas
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 203,436 | 121.2 |
| Fayetteville | 99,319 | 54.8 |
| Fort Smith | 89,805 | 64.2 |
| Springdale | 88,160 | 49.8 |
| Jonesboro | 80,137 | 80.2 |
| Rogers | 72,981 | 38.9 |
| Conway | 67,642 | 46.6 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | 53 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | 35.5 |
| Pine Bluff | 39,743 | 44.2 |
| Hot Springs | 37,920 | 37.6 |
| Benton | 36,595 | 23.1 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | 20.8 |
| Bella Vista | 31,697 | 45.3 |
| Paragould | 30,215 | 31.8 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | 28.7 |
| Texarkana | 29,177 | 42 |
| Russellville | 29,162 | 28.3 |
| Cabot | 26,960 | 20.8 |
| West Memphis | 23,929 | 29.8 |
| Van Buren | 23,763 | 15.5 |
| Searcy | 23,340 | 18.3 |
| Centerton | 21,920 | 14.3 |
| Bryant | 21,504 | 20.5 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | 12.4 |
Counties, cities and towns in Arkansas
Population shown. Largest 400 of 625 cities and towns listed
- Pulaski County399,818
- Benton County303,632
- Washington County256,765
- Sebastian County128,900
- Faulkner County127,717
- Saline County127,479
- Craighead County113,249
- Garland County100,035
- White County77,838
- Lonoke County75,272
- Jefferson County64,802
- Pope County64,131
- Crawford County61,139
- Crittenden County47,266
- Greene County46,432
- Baxter County42,407
- Miller County42,360
- Mississippi County39,126
- Independence County38,175
- Boone County38,138
- Union County37,900
- Hot Spring County33,180
- Carroll County28,626
- Johnson County26,003
- Cleburne County25,226
- Poinsett County22,543
- St. Francis County22,400
- Columbia County22,349
- Ouachita County22,085
- Logan County21,277
- Clark County21,125
- Conway County21,054
- Yell County20,134
- Hempstead County19,508
- Polk County19,361
- Randolph County18,838
- Ashley County18,429
- Grant County18,242
- Sharp County17,773
- Madison County17,329
- Franklin County17,326
- Marion County17,228
- Drew County17,046
- Jackson County16,712
- Cross County16,543
- Arkansas County16,515
- Lawrence County16,238
- Van Buren County15,998
- Sevier County15,712
- Phillips County15,450
- Clay County14,280
- Izard County14,009
- Lincoln County12,950
- Howard County12,583
- Stone County12,568
- Fulton County12,302
- Little River County11,821
- Desha County10,786
- Bradley County10,208
- Pike County10,115
- Perry County10,101
- Scott County9,816
- Chicot County9,765
- Montgomery County8,553
- Lee County8,359
- Nevada County8,159
- Prairie County8,064
- Searcy County7,859
- Cleveland County7,453
- Newton County7,112
- Monroe County6,589
- Dallas County6,242
- Lafayette County6,136
- Woodruff County6,026
- Calhoun County4,704
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Arkansas?
- Arkansas has 75 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Arkansas?
- Little Rock is the largest city in Arkansas, with a population of about 203,436.
- What is the population of Arkansas?
- Arkansas has about 3,049,391 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Arkansas?
- There are 614 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Arkansas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)