City · Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
Conway, city, in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Conway had 72,328 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 64,134 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 67,642 (±32). GEOID 0515190.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
72,328
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,134 · ACS 2020-2024: 67,642 ±32
Median household income
$63,004
±$3,569 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$252,100
±$12,694 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$38 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Conway and what county is it in?
Conway is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It covers 46.6 square miles of land, 1,375 residents per square mile in 2020.
Conway is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Conway, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 72,328 people lived in Conway on July 1, 2025, up 12.7% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 64,134 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 67,642 (±32).
| Measure | Conway | Faulkner County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 67,642 ±32 | 127,717 | +1,515 |
| Households | 27,099 ±557 | 49,309 | +2,779 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.05 | 2.48 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 29,267 ±437 | 53,650 | +2,163 |
Conway's population since 2000
From 43,167 in 2000 to 72,328 in 2025: up 67.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Conway as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Conway?
The median resident of Conway is 30.3 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.6%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Conway | Faulkner County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 ±0.6 | 34.1 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±0.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±0.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±0.9 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.3% ±1.1 pts | 76.9% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.6% ±1.0 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | −0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±0.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.7% ±2.4 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9% ±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±1.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Conway earn?
Half of Conway's 27,099 households earn less than $63,004 a year (±$3,569), against $67,289 in Faulkner County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,115 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,889 after inflation. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Conway | Faulkner County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,004 ±$3,569 | $67,289 | +$4,889 |
| Mean household income | $86,868 ±$4,315 | $88,861 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,011 ±$1,708 | $34,402 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8% ±4.4 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±0.8 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±1.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Conway?
Owners occupy 45.4% of Conway's occupied homes and renters 54.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,100 by its owner (±$12,694). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Conway | Faulkner County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,100 ±$12,694 | $232,700 | +$40,913 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$38 | $1,005 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3% ±3.9 pts | 38.1% | −6.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,521 ±$100 | $1,418 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.4% ±2.3 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.6% ±2.3 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 29,267 ±437 | 53,650 | +2,163 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8% ±2.3 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.1% ±1.9 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Conway building?
Builders took permits for 443 new housing units in Conway in 2025 (151 in single-family houses), 6.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Conway work and get to work?
80.4% of Conway's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Conway | Faulkner County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±1.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±2.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±1.6 pts | 8.5% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±1.1 | 25.5 min | +2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Conway?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Conway, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,218 (Tract 309) to $99,022 (Tract 306).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 305.04Faulkner County | 7,429 | $84,143 |
| Tract 308Faulkner County | 6,408 | $53,839 |
| Tract 306Faulkner County | 5,940 | $99,022 |
| Tract 305.02Faulkner County | 5,620 | $54,879 |
| Tract 310.01Faulkner County | 4,853 | $60,519 |
| Tract 310.07Faulkner County | 4,163 | $64,134 |
| Tract 305.03Faulkner County | 5,217 | $57,038 |
| Tract 307.02Faulkner County | 3,952 | $48,693 |
| Tract 307.01Faulkner County | 3,928 | $51,103 |
| Tract 310.08Faulkner County | 4,436 | $76,279 |
| Tract 309Faulkner County | 3,571 | $32,218 |
| Tract 304.03Faulkner County | 4,116 | $66,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Conway) · Census block assignment files
How does Conway compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Conway is the 538th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Conway ranks 53rd of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th | 197 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 197 |
| Median home value | 25th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 111th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 189 |
| Median age | 186th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th | 197 |
| Work from home | 39th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 83rd | 197 |
Conway's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Conway with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Conway?
5 of the 57 figures for Conway on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Conway are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Conway.