City · Arkansas
Mansfield, Arkansas
Mansfield, city, mostly in Sebastian County (65.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Scott County, Arkansas. Mansfield had 1,066 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,053 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,204 (±289). GEOID 0543880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,066
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,053 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,204 ±289
Median household income
$53,068
±$15,866 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$113,500
±$14,589 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$796
±$82 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Mansfield and what county is it in?
Mansfield is a city mostly in Sebastian County (65.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Scott County, Arkansas. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 456 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mansfield is in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian County | 684 | 65.0% |
| Scott County | 369 | 35.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mansfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,066 people lived in Mansfield on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,053 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,204 (±289).
| Measure | Mansfield | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,204 ±289 | 128,900 | no clear change |
| Households | 452 ±100 | 52,181 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.42 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 493 ±108 | 57,470 | no clear change |
Mansfield's population since 2000
From 1,097 in 2000 to 1,066 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
The median resident of Mansfield is 36.6 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.4%.
| Measure | Mansfield | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±7.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±7.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±6.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±5.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±6.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.6% ±7.8 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±4.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.2% ±6.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0% ±6.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±7.4 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±6.4 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±6.8 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.7% ±12.4 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.9% ±6.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Mansfield earn?
Half of Mansfield's 452 households earn less than $53,068 a year (±$15,866), against $57,790 in Sebastian County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $40,767 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mansfield | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,068 ±$15,866 | $57,790 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,599 ±$23,839 | $87,364 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,255 ±$5,803 | $34,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.5% ±10.5 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.4% ±21.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2% ±8.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±5.2 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4% ±9.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
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 Mansfield?
Owners occupy 56.0% of Mansfield's occupied homes and renters 44.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,500 by its owner (±$14,589). The median renter pays $796 a month including utilities, and 55.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mansfield | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,500 ±$14,589 | $176,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $796 ±$82 | $886 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.2% ±15.8 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,118 ±$315 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.0% ±9.2 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.0% ±9.2 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 493 ±108 | 57,470 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0% ±8.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.4% ±6.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±4.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±6.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 Mansfield building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Mansfield in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 3.8 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 Mansfield work and get to work?
82.0% of Mansfield's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Mansfield | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±9.1 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±5.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±8.5 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±6.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±3.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±4.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±5.5 | 19.3 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 Mansfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Mansfield; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.03Sebastian County | 2,637 | $45,136 |
| Tract 9501Scott County | 3,873 | $52,638 |
| Tract 101.02Sebastian County | 5,761 | $79,808 |
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 Mansfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Mansfield compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mansfield is the 10,010th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 180th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Mansfield ranks 86th 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 | 180th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 197 |
| Median household income | 86th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 136th | 197 |
| Median home value | 140th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 104th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 189 |
| Median age | 113th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 138th | 197 |
| Work from home | 48th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 197 |
Mansfield's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
19 of the 57 figures for Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield.