City · Arkansas
Morrilton, Arkansas
Morrilton, city, in Conway County, Arkansas. Morrilton had 7,195 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,992 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,080 (±20). GEOID 0546970.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,195
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,992 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,080 ±20
Median household income
$47,572
±$12,993 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$160,900
±$11,446 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$717
±$118 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Morrilton and what county is it in?
Morrilton is a city in Conway County, Arkansas. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 792 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Morrilton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,195 people lived in Morrilton on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,992 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,080 (±20).
| Measure | Morrilton | Conway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,080 ±20 | 21,054 | +435 |
| Households | 2,729 ±227 | 8,279 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.21 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,160 ±224 | 9,703 | no clear change |
Morrilton's population since 2000
From 6,550 in 2000 to 7,195 in 2025: up 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Morrilton 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 Morrilton?
The median resident of Morrilton is 38.4 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.8%.
| Measure | Morrilton | Conway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±4.5 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±2.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±3.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±2.7 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.7% ±5.4 pts | 79.4% | +7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±4.1 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±2.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 25.0% ±5.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8% ±3.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3% ±5.0 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±4.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Morrilton earn?
Half of Morrilton's 2,729 households earn less than $47,572 a year (±$12,993), against $54,187 in Conway County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $41,264 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morrilton | Conway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,572 ±$12,993 | $54,187 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,791 ±$7,281 | $66,745 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,814 ±$2,551 | $27,212 | −$8,043 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.5% ±6.4 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.9% ±14.3 pts | 28.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.2% ±6.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±3.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1% ±6.7 pts | 82.4% | – |
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 Morrilton?
Owners occupy 58.4% of Morrilton's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,900 by its owner (±$11,446). The median renter pays $717 a month including utilities, and 51.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morrilton | Conway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,900 ±$11,446 | $154,100 | +$38,938 |
| Median gross rent | $717 ±$118 | $755 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.0% ±13.2 pts | 46.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,040 ±$163 | $1,126 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.4% ±8.1 pts | 74.1% | +16.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.6% ±8.1 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,160 ±224 | 9,703 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1% ±5.7 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±5.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8% ±4.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.2% ±5.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
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 Morrilton building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Morrilton in 2025 (19 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 3 of 12 months), 2.6 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 Morrilton work and get to work?
71.7% of Morrilton's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Morrilton | Conway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.3% ±5.1 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±6.5 pts | 80.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±5.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±5.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±4.0 | 28.1 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 Morrilton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Morrilton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,212 (Tract 9503) to $49,038 (Tract 9504).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Conway County | 4,921 | $48,212 |
| Tract 9504Conway County | 2,643 | $49,038 |
| Tract 9505Conway County | 3,147 | $52,669 |
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 Morrilton) · Census block assignment files
How does Morrilton compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Morrilton is the 4,001st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Morrilton ranks 123rd 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 | 56th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th | 197 |
| Median household income | 123rd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 197 |
| Median home value | 89th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 137th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 45th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th | 189 |
| Median age | 86th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 197 |
| Work from home | 29th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 97th | 197 |
Morrilton's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Morrilton 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 Morrilton?
14 of the 57 figures for Morrilton 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 Morrilton 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 Morrilton.