Barling, AR Demographics
A map of Barling's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,417 | 71.5% |
Hispanic | 531 | 11.1% |
Multiracial | 405 | 8.5% |
Asian | 213 | 4.5% |
Black | 108 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 108 | 2.3% |
Barling, Arkansas had a population of 4,782 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 2.3% Black, 4.5% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 8.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Barling, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is the 71st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Barling's White Population
3,417 residents of Barling identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Barling roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #419 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more White than neighboring Fort Smith (56.9% White). Barling is less White than neighboring Central City (82.9% White), Lavaca (82.6% White), Kibler (80.5% White), and Greenwood (83.7% White).
Barling's Black Population
108 residents of Barling identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Barling less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #269 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more Black than neighboring Central City (0.7% Black), Lavaca (0.3% Black), Kibler (0.1% Black), and Greenwood (0.3% Black). Barling is less Black than neighboring Fort Smith (8.5% Black).
Barling's Asian Population
213 residents of Barling identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Barling roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more Asian than neighboring Central City (1.5% Asian), Lavaca (0.3% Asian), Kibler (1.6% Asian), and Greenwood (1.3% Asian). Barling is less Asian than neighboring Fort Smith (5.7% Asian).
Barling's Hispanic Population
531 residents of Barling identify as Hispanic, or 11.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Barling roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more Hispanic than neighboring Central City (6.1% Hispanic), Lavaca (5.5% Hispanic), Kibler (5.2% Hispanic), and Greenwood (5% Hispanic). Barling is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Smith (19.6% Hispanic).
Barling's Native American/Other Population
108 residents of Barling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Barling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #76 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (1.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Smith (2.1% Native American/Other). Barling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lavaca (2.9% Native American/Other), Kibler (3.6% Native American/Other), and Greenwood (2.5% Native American/Other).
Barling's Multiracial Population
405 residents of Barling identify as Multiracial, or 8.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Barling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Barling is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Barling is more Multiracial than neighboring Central City (7.4% Multiracial), Fort Smith (7.2% Multiracial), and Greenwood (7.3% Multiracial). Barling is less Multiracial than neighboring Kibler (9.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.