Little Rock, Arkansas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
202,218
Population
$58,697
Median Income
$205,800
Home Value
36.6
Median Age

Demographics

Little Rock has a population of 202,218 with a median age of 36.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
47.8%
Black
41.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
3.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population202,218
Median Age36.6
White47.8%
Black or African American41.5%
Asian3.0%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Little Rock is $58,697, which is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $42,616. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

$58,697
Median Household Income
$42,616
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 4.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Little Rock, 92.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.4%
Bachelor's+
44.1%
Graduate+
19.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher44.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree19.1%

Housing

The median home value in Little Rock is $205,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,006. The homeownership rate is 54.4%.

$205,800
Median Home Value
$1,006/mo
Median Rent
54.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$205,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,006
Homeownership Rate54.4%
Vacancy Rate13.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Little Rock, Arkansas?
The population of Little Rock, Arkansas is 202,218 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Little Rock, Arkansas?
The median household income in Little Rock, Arkansas is $58,697. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Little Rock, Arkansas?
The median home value in Little Rock, Arkansas is $205,800. The median monthly rent is $1,006.
What percentage of people in Little Rock have a college degree?
In Little Rock, Arkansas, 44.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Little Rock, Arkansas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Little Rock, Arkansas is 3.5x (median home value $205,800 vs. median income $58,697), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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