City · Arkansas
Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Pea Ridge, city, in Benton County, Arkansas. Pea Ridge had 11,233 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 69.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,559 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,108 (±40). GEOID 0554200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,233
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,559 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,108 ±40
Median household income
$95,521
±$11,922 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$297,500
±$15,989 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,818
±$816 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Pea Ridge and what county is it in?
Pea Ridge is a city in Benton County, Arkansas. It covers 8.0 square miles of land, 816 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pea Ridge is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Pea Ridge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,233 people lived in Pea Ridge on July 1, 2025, up 69.9% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,559 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,108 (±40).
| Measure | Pea Ridge | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,108 ±40 | 303,632 | +2,391 |
| Households | 2,905 ±209 | 111,919 | +884 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.20 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,999 ±218 | 122,703 | +909 |
Pea Ridge's population since 2000
From 2,346 in 2000 to 11,233 in 2025: up 378.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge?
The median resident of Pea Ridge is 33.4 years old; 31.5% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 15.2%.
| Measure | Pea Ridge | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±1.6 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.5% ±3.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±4.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±3.2 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.2% ±5.5 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.3% ±10.7 pts | 58.0% | −27.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.2% ±7.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±6.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8% ±5.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8% ±2.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±3.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.0% ±8.4 pts | 37.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±5.5 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±2.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Pea Ridge earn?
Half of Pea Ridge's 2,905 households earn less than $95,521 a year (±$11,922), against $93,506 in Benton County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,663 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,858 after inflation. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pea Ridge | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,521 ±$11,922 | $93,506 | +$16,858 |
| Mean household income | $110,217 ±$14,598 | $126,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,451 ±$5,189 | $47,067 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.2 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±3.1 pts | 94.4% | – |
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 Pea Ridge?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Pea Ridge's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $297,500 by its owner (±$15,989). The median renter pays $1,818 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Pea Ridge | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $297,500 ±$15,989 | $323,500 | +$133,325 |
| Median gross rent | $1,818 ±$816 | $1,277 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±21.6 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,610 ±$223 | $1,717 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±9.9 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±9.9 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,999 ±218 | 122,703 | +909 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.0% ±3.6 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 14.9% ±5.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.1% ±6.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 Pea Ridge building?
Builders took permits for 495 new housing units in Pea Ridge in 2025 (487 in single-family houses), 44.1 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 Pea Ridge work and get to work?
77.2% of Pea Ridge's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes.
| Measure | Pea Ridge | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7% ±5.7 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2% ±5.2 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.2% ±4.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±2.2 | 21.6 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 Pea Ridge?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pea Ridge, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.03Benton County | 5,349 | $86,315 |
| Tract 201.02Benton County | 8,428 | $108,962 |
| Tract 207.01Benton County | 6,935 | $102,852 |
| Tract 207.04Benton County | 4,627 | $103,400 |
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 Pea Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Pea Ridge compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pea Ridge is the 2,951st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 35th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Pea Ridge ranks 12th 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 | 35th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th | 197 |
| Median household income | 12th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 34th | 197 |
| Median home value | 16th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th | 189 |
| Median age | 161st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 31st | 197 |
| Work from home | 13th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 88th | 197 |
Pea Ridge's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge?
18 of the 57 figures for Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge.