City · Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, city, in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Little Rock had 206,427 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 202,591 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 203,436 (±54). GEOID 0541000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
206,427
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 202,591 · ACS 2020-2024: 203,436 ±54
Median household income
$63,003
±$2,303 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$236,400
±$6,779 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,106
±$22 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Little Rock and what county is it in?
Little Rock is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It covers 121.2 square miles of land, 1,671 residents per square mile in 2020.
Little Rock 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 Little Rock, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 206,427 people lived in Little Rock on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 202,591 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 203,436 (±54).
| Measure | Little Rock | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 203,436 ±54 | 399,818 | +5,478 |
| Households | 87,858 ±1,441 | 172,409 | +5,871 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.04 | 2.27 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 99,643 ±1,213 | 193,408 | +3,304 |
Little Rock's population since 2000
From 183,133 in 2000 to 206,427 in 2025: up 12.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
The median resident of Little Rock is 35.9 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.7%. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Little Rock | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±0.8 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±0.6 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.4% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.7% ±1.3 pts | 48.2% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.7% ±1.1 pts | 36.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.3% ±0.6 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5% ±0.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±0.9 pts | 9.7% | +2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±0.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.6% ±1.2 pts | 37.9% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.8% ±1.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±1.2 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Little Rock earn?
Half of Little Rock's 87,858 households earn less than $63,003 a year (±$2,303), against $62,873 in Pulaski County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $63,362 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Little Rock | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,003 ±$2,303 | $62,873 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,436 ±$3,492 | $92,992 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,712 ±$1,538 | $40,670 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±1.5 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.9% ±3.7 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1% ±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±0.6 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±0.9 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Little Rock?
Owners occupy 53.5% of Little Rock's occupied homes and renters 46.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,400 by its owner (±$6,779). The median renter pays $1,106 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Little Rock | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,400 ±$6,779 | $214,700 | +$30,136 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106 ±$22 | $1,080 | +$33 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±2.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,646 ±$46 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.5% ±1.5 pts | 57.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.5% ±1.5 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Housing units | 99,643 ±1,213 | 193,408 | +3,304 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±1.3 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±0.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 Little Rock building?
Builders took permits for 1,003 new housing units in Little Rock in 2025 (862 in single-family houses), 4.9 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 Little Rock work and get to work?
75.8% of Little Rock's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Little Rock | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±1.2 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±1.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±1.1 pts | 11.9% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±0.5 | 20.3 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 Little Rock?
54 census tracts lie mostly in Little Rock, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,889 (Tract 20.02) to $185,653 (Tract 42.29).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 41.05Pulaski County | 7,049 | $52,664 |
| Tract 42.20Pulaski County | 6,474 | $63,801 |
| Tract 24.05Pulaski County | 6,464 | $62,763 |
| Tract 20.01Pulaski County | 6,194 | $47,520 |
| Tract 41.08Pulaski County | 6,055 | $41,334 |
| Tract 22.11Pulaski County | 5,973 | $67,231 |
| Tract 16Pulaski County | 5,996 | $116,585 |
| Tract 42.24Pulaski County | 5,890 | $132,961 |
| Tract 21.04Pulaski County | 5,400 | $120,655 |
| Tract 42.19Pulaski County | 5,345 | $127,838 |
| Tract 41.06Pulaski County | 5,382 | $40,528 |
| Tract 42.15Pulaski County | 5,244 | $106,774 |
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 Little Rock) · Census block assignment files
How does Little Rock compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Little Rock is the 119th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Little Rock ranks 54th 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 | 1st | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th | 197 |
| Median household income | 54th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 197 |
| Median home value | 27th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 29th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th | 189 |
| Median age | 126th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 197 |
| Work from home | 27th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 197 |
Little Rock's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
1 of the 57 figures for Little Rock on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock.