72301 West Memphis, AR is a town with a population of 24,773 people and a population density of 1,269 people per square mile. Located in Crittenden County, 72301 West Memphis is known for its local businesses such as the Arkansas Welcome Center and the state's largest outdoor flea markets, as well as its various year-round outdoor activities such as hiking in nearby Overton Park or fishing at Horseshoe Lake. Other local organizations include the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce and the West Memphis Public Library. Additionally, the city is home to an annual sporting event called The Great American Conference Baseball Championship.
The population in West Memphis (zip 72301) is 24,773. There are 1,311 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Memphis (zip 72301) is 33.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Memphis (zip 72301) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Memphis (zip 72301)
- 35.9% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 16.6% are married with children
- 40.2% have children, but are single
Race in West Memphis (zip 72301)
- 32.7% are White
- 61.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander