Census-designated place · Arkansas
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Hot Springs Village, census-designated place, mostly in Garland County (56.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Saline County, Arkansas. Hot Springs Village had 16,327 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,230). GEOID 0533482.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,327
±1,230 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 15,861
Median household income
$75,370
±$5,008 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$272,000
±$11,728 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,209
±$151 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Hot Springs Village and what county is it in?
Hot Springs Village is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Garland County (56.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Saline County, Arkansas. It covers 57.6 square miles of land, 275 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hot Springs Village is in the Hot Springs, AR metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Garland County | 8,891 | 56.1% |
| Saline County | 6,970 | 43.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hot Springs Village, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Hot Springs Village's population at 16,327 (±1,230). The 2020 Census counted 15,861 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Hot Springs Village is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Hot Springs Village | Garland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,327±1,230 | 100,035 | +1,548 |
| Households | 8,376±649 | 43,667 | +1,097 |
| Average household size | 1.94±0.07 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,619±668 | 52,760 | no clear change |
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 Hot Springs Village?
The median resident of Hot Springs Village is 69.6 years old; 5.7% are under 18 and 60.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hot Springs Village | Garland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 69.6±1.2 | 45.5 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 60.3%±4.0 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Male | 50.0%±2.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2%±1.7 pts | 79.2% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.9%±3.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±2.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±0.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7%±3.9 pts | 25.3% | −6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0%±2.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7%±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Hot Springs Village earn?
Half of Hot Springs Village's 8,376 households earn less than $75,370 a year (±$5,008), against $57,181 in Garland County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $72,487 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hot Springs Village | Garland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,370±$5,008 | $57,181 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,638±$8,261 | $77,414 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,061±$3,965 | $34,085 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±2.4 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±11.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±2.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±2.6 pts | 85.2% | – |
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 Hot Springs Village?
Owners occupy 87.6% of Hot Springs Village's occupied homes and renters 12.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $272,000 by its owner (±$11,728). The median renter pays $1,209 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hot Springs Village | Garland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $272,000±$11,728 | $194,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,209±$151 | $966 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±15.7 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,452±$88 | $1,278 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.6%±3.2 pts | 69.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.4%±3.2 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,619±668 | 52,760 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±4.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.9%±3.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3%±3.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 do people in Hot Springs Village work and get to work?
75.2% of Hot Springs Village's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hot Springs Village | Garland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 32.3%±2.9 pts | 54.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±4.7 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.6%±3.9 pts | 7.7% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±4.0 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
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 Hot Springs Village?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Hot Springs Village, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,370 (Tract 120.02) to $90,984 (Tract 105.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120.02Garland County | 3,773 | $55,370 |
| Tract 104.01Garland County | 3,889 | $66,667 |
| Tract 105.15Saline County | 2,389 | $90,984 |
| Tract 105.16Saline County | 1,758 | $79,297 |
| Tract 105.17Saline County | 3,147 | $82,605 |
| Tract 120.01Garland County | 5,010 | $70,000 |
| Tract 105.08Saline County | 5,146 | $77,679 |
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 Hot Springs Village) · Census block assignment files
How does Hot Springs Village compare with other places in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Village ranks 31st of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 28th | 197 |
| Residents per square mile | 175th | 197 |
| Median household income | 31st | 194 |
| Per capita income | 14th | 197 |
| Median home value | 22nd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 160th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th | 189 |
| Median age | 1st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th | 197 |
| Work from home | 11th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 15th | 197 |
Hot Springs Village's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
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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 Hot Springs Village?
12 of the 57 figures for Hot Springs Village 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 Hot Springs Village 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' school search.