Fort Smith, Arkansas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
89,315
Population
$50,799
Median Income
$155,600
Home Value
36.4
Median Age

Demographics

Fort Smith has a population of 89,315 with a median age of 36.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
62.7%
Hispanic
19.6%
Black
8.1%
Asian
5.8%
Other
3.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population89,315
Median Age36.4
White62.7%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian5.8%
Hispanic or Latino19.6%
Other / Two or More Races3.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Fort Smith is $50,799, which is 32.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,809. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

$50,799
Median Household Income
$32,809
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Fort Smith is 6.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Fort Smith, 83.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
83.1%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
Graduate+
9.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.4%

Housing

The median home value in Fort Smith is $155,600, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $798. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.

$155,600
Median Home Value
$798/mo
Median Rent
51.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$155,600
Median Monthly Rent$798
Homeownership Rate51.4%
Vacancy Rate8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fort Smith, Arkansas?
The population of Fort Smith, Arkansas is 89,315 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
The median household income in Fort Smith, Arkansas is $50,799. This is 32.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
The median home value in Fort Smith, Arkansas is $155,600. The median monthly rent is $798.
What percentage of people in Fort Smith have a college degree?
In Fort Smith, Arkansas, 24.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 83.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Fort Smith, Arkansas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 3.1x (median home value $155,600 vs. median income $50,799), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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