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Texarkana, Arkansas
Texarkana, city, in Miller County, Arkansas. Texarkana had 29,123 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,387 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,177 (±21). GEOID 0568810.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,123
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,387 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,177 ±21
Median household income
$45,835
±$4,200 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$170,200
±$11,635 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$909
±$48 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Texarkana and what county is it in?
Texarkana is a city in Miller County, Arkansas. It covers 42.0 square miles of land, 700 residents per square mile in 2020.
Texarkana is in the Texarkana, TX-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 Texarkana, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,123 people lived in Texarkana on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 29,387 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,177 (±21).
| Measure | Texarkana | Miller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,177 ±21 | 42,360 | −724 |
| Households | 11,333 ±436 | 16,359 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.09 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,667 ±347 | 19,844 | no clear change |
Texarkana's population since 2000
From 26,448 in 2000 to 29,123 in 2025: up 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
The median resident of Texarkana is 37.6 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.9%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Texarkana | Miller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±1.8 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±1.0 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±1.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.9% ±1.6 pts | 65.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.9% ±1.2 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±1.7 pts | 20.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±1.8 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4% ±2.0 pts | 15.0% | −3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±2.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0% ±2.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 Texarkana earn?
Half of Texarkana's 11,333 households earn less than $45,835 a year (±$4,200), against $48,836 in Miller County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $48,763 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Texarkana | Miller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,835 ±$4,200 | $48,836 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,497 ±$5,319 | $68,237 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,462 ±$2,437 | $28,381 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.8% ±2.8 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.2% ±6.8 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±1.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±2.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0% ±2.6 pts | 83.1% | – |
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 Texarkana?
Owners occupy 54.7% of Texarkana's occupied homes and renters 45.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 by its owner (±$11,635). The median renter pays $909 a month including utilities, and 43.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Texarkana | Miller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,200 ±$11,635 | $153,900 | +$22,886 |
| Median gross rent | $909 ±$48 | $892 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.4% ±5.6 pts | 44.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,262 ±$65 | $1,286 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.7% ±2.8 pts | 64.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.3% ±2.8 pts | 35.6% | – |
| Housing units | 13,667 ±347 | 19,844 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5% ±3.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±2.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±1.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
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 Texarkana building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Texarkana in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 1.3 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 Texarkana work and get to work?
80.8% of Texarkana's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Texarkana | Miller County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8% ±2.6 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±2.4 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±2.8 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±2.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min ±1.1 | 20.1 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 Texarkana?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Texarkana, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $18,190 (Tract 206) to $81,518 (Tract 208.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201Miller County | 4,029 | $40,256 |
| Tract 207.02Miller County | 3,580 | $51,266 |
| Tract 207.01Miller County | 3,410 | $47,292 |
| Tract 204Miller County | 3,010 | $33,385 |
| Tract 208.01Miller County | 2,747 | $81,518 |
| Tract 205Miller County | 2,599 | $31,641 |
| Tract 202Miller County | 2,455 | $30,674 |
| Tract 206Miller County | 2,427 | $18,190 |
| Tract 208.02Miller County | 2,327 | $66,296 |
| Tract 209.02Miller County | 5,903 | $53,125 |
| Tract 209.01Miller County | 2,078 | $51,520 |
| Tract 210.01Miller County | 3,511 | $65,151 |
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 Texarkana) · Census block assignment files
How does Texarkana compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Texarkana is the 1,388th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Texarkana ranks 131st 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 | 18th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th | 197 |
| Median household income | 131st | 194 |
| Per capita income | 84th | 197 |
| Median home value | 69th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th | 189 |
| Median age | 98th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 146th | 197 |
| Work from home | 75th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 163rd | 197 |
Texarkana's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
7 of the 57 figures for Texarkana 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 Texarkana 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 Texarkana.