Morrilton, AR Demographics

A map of Morrilton's Population by Race

Morrilton, Arkansas had a population of 6,992 in 2020. It was 68.3% White, 16.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Morrilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is the 54th 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).

Morrilton's White Population

4,775 residents of Morrilton identify as White, or 68.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #441 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more White than neighboring Plumerville (64.6% White). Morrilton is less White than neighboring Oppelo (88.3% White), Perry (91.2% White), Houston (95.1% White), and Hattieville (97.7% White).

Morrilton's Black Population

1,185 residents of Morrilton identify as Black, or 16.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more Black than neighboring Oppelo (0.7% Black), Perry (0.4% Black), Houston (0% Black), and Hattieville (0% Black). Morrilton is less Black than neighboring Plumerville (17.8% Black).

Morrilton's Asian Population

41 residents of Morrilton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #155 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more Asian than neighboring Oppelo (0.3% Asian), Plumerville (0.3% Asian), Perry (0% Asian), Houston (0% Asian), and Hattieville (0% Asian).

Morrilton's Hispanic Population

437 residents of Morrilton identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #139 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Oppelo (3.4% Hispanic), Perry (3.1% Hispanic), Houston (0.7% Hispanic), and Hattieville (0% Hispanic). Morrilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Plumerville (12.4% Hispanic).

Morrilton's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Morrilton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #215 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plumerville (0.8% Native American/Other), Houston (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hattieville (0% Native American/Other). Morrilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oppelo (1.5% Native American/Other), and Perry (1.1% Native American/Other).

Morrilton's Multiracial Population

487 residents of Morrilton identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Morrilton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Morrilton is ranked #108 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Morrilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Oppelo (5.8% Multiracial), Plumerville (4.1% Multiracial), Perry (4.2% Multiracial), Houston (3.5% Multiracial), and Hattieville (2.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.