Arkansas Demographics
A map of Arkansas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,063,550 | 68.5% |
Black | 449,884 | 14.9% |
Hispanic | 256,847 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 147,157 | 4.9% |
Asian | 51,210 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 42,876 | 1.4% |
Arkansas had a population of 3,011,524 in 2020. It was 68.5% White, 14.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arkansas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Arkansas is the 33rd most populous state in the United States.
Arkansas's White Population
2,063,550 residents of Arkansas identify as White, or 68.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #25 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more White than neighboring Mississippi (55.4% White), Louisiana (55.8% White), Oklahoma (60.8% White), and Alabama (63.1% White). Arkansas is less White than neighboring Missouri (75.8% White).
Arkansas's Black Population
449,884 residents of Arkansas identify as Black, or 14.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more Black than neighboring Missouri (11.3% Black), and Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Arkansas is less Black than neighboring Mississippi (36.4% Black), Louisiana (31.2% Black), and Alabama (25.6% Black).
Arkansas's Asian Population
51,210 residents of Arkansas identify as Asian, or 1.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more Asian than neighboring Mississippi (1.1% Asian), and Alabama (1.5% Asian). Arkansas is less Asian than neighboring Missouri (2.1% Asian), Louisiana (1.8% Asian), and Oklahoma (2.3% Asian).
Arkansas's Hispanic Population
256,847 residents of Arkansas identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more Hispanic than neighboring Missouri (4.9% Hispanic), Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic), Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic), and Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Arkansas is less Hispanic than neighboring Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic).
Arkansas's Native American/Other Population
42,876 residents of Arkansas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other), Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other), Louisiana (1% Native American/Other), and Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Arkansas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other).
Arkansas's Multiracial Population
147,157 residents of Arkansas identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Arkansas is #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Arkansas is more Multiracial than neighboring Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial), Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial), and Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Arkansas is less Multiracial than neighboring Missouri (5% Multiracial), and Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.