Hot Springs, Arkansas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
38,025
Population
$46,537
Median Income
$148,100
Home Value
44.7
Median Age

Demographics

Hot Springs has a population of 38,025 with a median age of 44.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
72.9%
Black
17.2%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian
1.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population38,025
Median Age44.7
White72.9%
Black or African American17.2%
Asian1.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Hot Springs is $46,537, which is 38.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $28,775. The poverty rate is 21.2%.

$46,537
Median Household Income
$28,775
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Hot Springs is 5.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Hot Springs, 87.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.3%
Bachelor's+
24.2%
Graduate+
8.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.9%

Housing

The median home value in Hot Springs is $148,100, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $857. The homeownership rate is 55.6%.

$148,100
Median Home Value
$857/mo
Median Rent
55.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$148,100
Median Monthly Rent$857
Homeownership Rate55.6%
Vacancy Rate17.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The population of Hot Springs, Arkansas is 38,025 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The median household income in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $46,537. This is 38.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The median home value in Hot Springs, Arkansas is $148,100. The median monthly rent is $857.
What percentage of people in Hot Springs have a college degree?
In Hot Springs, Arkansas, 24.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Hot Springs, Arkansas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 3.2x (median home value $148,100 vs. median income $46,537), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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