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Conway County, AR
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Conway County, Arkansas.
Population
21,054
Land area
552sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Conway County
Conway County at a glance
- Conway County is 35% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,187, 11% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,100 (18% below Arkansas) and median rent is $755 a month.
- Its largest cities are Morrilton (7,080), Plumerville (1,128) and Oppelo (1,118).
Local data for Conway County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Conway County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,187
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$154,100
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,251), Irish Americans (1,824), Mexican Americans (934).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,834
6,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,282
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
PPP loans
$31.5M
647 loans, 3,572 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.08K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Conway County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conway County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
569
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conway County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Conway County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Conway County, AR?
- Morrilton is the largest city or town in Conway County, with about 7,080 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Conway County?
- Conway County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72027, 72030, 72063, 72107, 72110.
- What is the population of Conway County, AR?
- About 21,054 people live in Conway County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Conway County?
- Conway County borders Faulkner County, Pope County, Yell County, Van Buren County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023