A diamond mine open to the public
Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, and visitors keep what they find.
Capital: Little RockLargest city: Little RockNickname: The Natural StateStatehood: 1836
Arkansas at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
137,783 km²
29th largest state
Population
3,088,354
22.9 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 33rd in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.2%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$196 billion
$61,697 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
35,161
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
35,888
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−727
Births minus deaths
Population change
+18,891
July 2023–June 2024
Arkansas data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
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Health
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Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Arkansas
75 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Arkansas, United States
Pulaski County
County seat: Little Rock
398,949
Population
$39,780
Income per capita
$199,600
Median home value
4.9%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 758 mi²
- Population density
- 526 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
75 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Arkansas
The first national reservation
Hot Springs was set aside by Congress in 1832, four decades before Yellowstone became the first national park.
Birthplace of Walmart
Sam Walton opened his first Walmart in Rogers in 1962; the company remains headquartered in Bentonville.
America's rice bowl
Arkansas is the leading rice-producing state, growing nearly half of all U.S. rice.