Barling, AR is a small town with a population of 4,802 people and a population density of 494 people per square mile. It is located in northwest Arkansas and has many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. Some of the local businesses include restaurants such as Salty’s Mexican Grill, shops like Barling Gun & Ammo, and service providers such as Barling Towing Service. Residents can also enjoy year-round outdoor activities at nearby parks including Lake Fort Smith State Park and Ben Geren Regional Park. There are also several organizations that work to make Barling an even better place to live such as the PTA and Rotary Club. Finally, local sporting events are always popular with residents including soccer games at Razorback Soccer Complex and youth baseball games at Arvest Ballpark.
The population in Barling is 4,802. There are 469 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Barling is 33.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Barling is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Barling
- 40.1% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Barling
- 90.7% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 1.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander