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Arp, TX
City in Smith County, Texas.
Population
1,111
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
0
Arp and its ZIP codes
Arp at a glance
- Arp is about 3.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,500, 8% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,100 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $1,037 a month.
Local data for Arp, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arp, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,500
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$106,100
Median rent
$1,037/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (119), Mexican Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Arp.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,676
115,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.56B
FY 2026, $6,687 per person
How people get to work
Arp, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arp, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,064
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arp, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Arp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OvertonCity | 6.2 mi | 6.7 |
| TroupCity | 6.8 mi | 2.5 |
| New LondonCity | 8 mi | 8.6 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 8.1 mi | 2.4 |
| WhitehouseCity | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| BullardTown | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| TylerCity | 16 mi | 57.8 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 12 |
| KilgoreCity | 17 mi | 18.6 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| WinonaTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| NoondayCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 22 mi | 15.1 |
| Emerald BayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arp, TX in?
- Arp is in Smith County, Texas.
- What is the population of Arp, TX?
- About 1,111 people live in Arp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arp?
- Nearby places include Overton (6.2 mi), Troup (6.8 mi), New London (8 mi), New Chapel Hill (8.1 mi), Whitehouse (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023