County · Arkansas
Conway County, Arkansas
Conway County, Arkansas. Conway County had 21,393 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 8 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 05029.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,393
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,054
Median household income
$54,187
±$4,578 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$154,100
±$9,400 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$755
±$38 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Conway County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,715 residents in Conway County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,393 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,054 over 552 square miles of land.
| Measure | Conway County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,054 | 3,049,391 | +196 |
| Households | 8,279±246 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,703±22 | 1,394,673 | −125 |
Conway County's population since 2000
From 20,336 in 2000 to 21,393 in 2025: up 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Conway County?
Conway County holds 8 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Morrilton with 7,195 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Morrilton | 6,992 | $47,572 |
|---|---|---|
| Oppelo | 737 | $65,521 |
| Plumerville | 734 | $42,552 |
| Center RidgeGEOID 0512790 | 290 | $36,563 |
| MenifeeGEOID 0545200 | 274 | $64,315 |
| SpringfieldGEOID 0566110 | 223 | $73,918 |
| JerusalemGEOID 0535260 | 137 | not published |
| HattievilleGEOID 0530730 | 132 | $56,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Conway County?
The median resident of Conway County is 42.2 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.5%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Conway County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±0.7 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 9.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.4%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5%±0.9 pts | 14.6% | +1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 22.1%±2.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±2.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9%±2.3 pts | 25.7% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Conway County earn?
Half of Conway County's 8,279 households earn less than $54,187 a year (±$4,578), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $52,676 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Conway County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,187±$4,578 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,745±$5,015 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,212±$1,883 | $34,225 | −$3,750 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7%±3.3 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6%±8.5 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4%±3.8 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Conway County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Conway County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,100 by its owner (±$9,400). The median renter pays $755 a month including utilities, and 46.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Conway County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,100±$9,400 | $188,000 | +$21,677 |
| Median gross rent | $755±$38 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6%±8.7 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,126±$101 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±3.7 pts | 66.4% | +6.8 pts |
| Housing units | 9,703±22 | 1,394,673 | −125 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6%±3.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±2.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Conway County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Conway County in 2025 (21 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Conway County get to work?
80.5% of Conway County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Conway County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±2.9 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5%±3.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±2.8 | 22.5 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 are Conway County's census tracts?
Conway County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,212 (Tract 9503) to $65,272 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950105029950100 | 5,091±498 | $65,272 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950205029950200 | 3,303±452 | $60,396 |
| Tract 950305029950300 | 4,921±373 | $48,212 |
| Tract 950405029950400 | 2,643±313 | $49,038 |
| Tract 950505029950500 | 3,147±458 | $52,669 |
| Tract 950605029950600 | 1,949±243 | $60,577 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Conway County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 75 |
| Median household income | 30th of 75 |
| Median home value | 25th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 75 |
| Median age | 32nd of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Conway County 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' school search.