West Memphis, AR Demographics
A map of West Memphis's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 16,087 | 65.6% |
White | 7,024 | 28.6% |
Multiracial | 635 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 572 | 2.3% |
Asian | 101 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 101 | 0.4% |
West Memphis, Arkansas had a population of 24,520 in 2020. It was 28.6% White, 65.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Memphis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is the 20th 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).
West Memphis's White Population
7,024 residents of West Memphis identify as White, or 28.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Memphis considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #576 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is more White than neighboring Sunset (2.7% White), Edmondson (27.2% White), and Jericho (1% White). West Memphis is less White than neighboring Marion (53.4% White), and Clarkedale (82.1% White).
West Memphis's Black Population
16,087 residents of West Memphis identify as Black, or 65.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Memphis considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is more Black than neighboring Marion (38.2% Black), and Clarkedale (8.6% Black). West Memphis is less Black than neighboring Sunset (89.1% Black), Edmondson (69.5% Black), and Jericho (93.9% Black).
West Memphis's Asian Population
101 residents of West Memphis identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Memphis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #214 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is more Asian than neighboring Edmondson (0% Asian), Jericho (0% Asian), and Clarkedale (0% Asian). West Memphis is less Asian than neighboring Marion (1.4% Asian), and Sunset (0.5% Asian).
West Memphis's Hispanic Population
572 residents of West Memphis identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Memphis slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #429 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmondson (0.4% Hispanic), and Jericho (1% Hispanic). West Memphis is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (3.1% Hispanic), Sunset (2.7% Hispanic), and Clarkedale (3.6% Hispanic).
West Memphis's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of West Memphis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Memphis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #400 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edmondson (0% Native American/Other), Jericho (0% Native American/Other), and Clarkedale (0% Native American/Other). West Memphis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sunset (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Memphis's Multiracial Population
635 residents of West Memphis identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Memphis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, West Memphis is ranked #518 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Memphis is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion (3.3% Multiracial), Sunset (4.3% Multiracial), Edmondson (2.9% Multiracial), Jericho (4.1% Multiracial), and Clarkedale (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.