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People in Arkansas

Arkansas is a state in the Southern United States with a population of 3,006,309 and a population density of 58.24 people per square mile. Arkansas is known for its local businesses and businesses like Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B Hunt Transport Services, and Dillard's Department Store. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, cycling and kayaking make it an attractive destination for those looking to explore nature. The demographic organizations in the state are focused on improving the quality of life by increasing education standards and providing equal opportunities to all citizens regardless of their background. Local sporting events are popular in Arkansas with Razorback football being the premier draw for sports fans from around the country.

The population in Arkansas is 3,006,309. There are 58 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arkansas is 37.6, the US median age is 37.4. The number of people per household in Arkansas is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Arkansas
- 53.2% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Arkansas

- 73.0% are white
- 15.4% are black
- 1.4% are asian
- 0.6% are native american
- 0.1% claim Other
- 7.2% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or More Races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

ESTIMATED TOTAL POPULATION BY AGE

  PEOPLEArkansas, ArkansasUnited States
  3,006,309329,725,481
  50.9%50.8%
  49.1%49.2%
  37.937.8
  3,030,522329,484,123
  2,921,998309,327,143
  2,673,400285,036,114
  2,347,556251,960,433
  13.4%15.6%
  29.1%30.8%
  58.293.3
  52,035.53,531,905.4
  1,143.1264,836.8
  RACE
  73.0%61.5%
  15.4%12.3%
  1.4%5.3%
  0.6%0.7%
  0.2%0.2%
  0.1%0.2%
  2.1%2.3%
  7.2%17.6%
  MARRIAGE & FAMILY
  52.4%50.2%
      50.1%48.2%
      2.4%2.0%
  47.6%49.8%
      27.6%33.1%
      13.1%10.9%
      6.9%5.8%
  2.522.63
  1,147,291118,825,921
  760,30078,298,703
      29.7%31.1%
      43.7%42.3%
  386,99140,527,218
      17.2%16.3%
      9.3%10.3%
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    Reviews for Arkansas    28 Reviews
    Depends on where you live - 4/4/2017
    I live in a small town at the very edge of Little Rock and I love where I live. Having said that, there are places in Arkansas (especially in LR) that I would not live,... Read More

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    School Districts - 1/6/2016
    I am seeing some reviews that Arkansas is the worst place to be for jobs, and out of all the cities Springdale is the absolute worse, the school district is made up of... Read More

    Ozark Mountains of Arkansas - 8/27/2015
    The Ozark Mountains are incredibly beautiful with abundant wildlife, rivers, creeks and lakes.... Read More


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