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Faulkner County, Arkansas
Faulkner County, Arkansas. Faulkner County had 133,979 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.5% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 12 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 05045.
Faulkner County is one of the 6 counties of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
133,979
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 123,498 · ACS 2020-2024: 127,717
Median household income
$67,289
±$2,304 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$232,700
±$6,567 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$34 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Faulkner County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 123,498 residents in Faulkner County. The Census Bureau estimates 133,979 for July 1, 2025, up 8.5% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 127,717 over 647 square miles of land.
| Measure | Faulkner County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 127,717 | 3,049,391 | +4,093 |
| Households | 49,309±546 | 1,205,987 | +4,734 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.03 | 2.46 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 53,650±92 | 1,394,673 | +3,808 |
Faulkner County's population since 2000
From 86,014 in 2000 to 133,979 in 2025: up 55.8%. 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 Faulkner County?
Faulkner County holds 12 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Conway with 72,328 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Conway | 64,134 | $63,004 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier | 5,707 | $57,214 |
| Vilonia | 4,288 | $81,815 |
| Mayflower | 1,984 | $75,682 |
| Wooster | 1,042 | $111,667 |
| Guy | 752 | $75,592 |
| Holland | 586 | $45,375 |
| Enola | 318 | $65,625 |
| Twin GrovesGEOID 0570540 | 317 | $39,598 |
| Mount VernonGEOID 0548020 | 144 | $39,286 |
| Damascus | 382 | $57,500 |
| Quitman | 694 | $35,156 |
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 Faulkner County?
The median resident of Faulkner County is 34.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.7%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Faulkner County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1±0.2 | 38.5 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% | 9.0% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.9%±0.3 pts | 67.4% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.7%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±0.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 9.0% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±0.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.0%±1.5 pts | 25.7% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.5 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 Faulkner County earn?
Half of Faulkner County's 49,309 households earn less than $67,289 a year (±$2,304), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,014 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Faulkner County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,289±$2,304 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,861±$2,807 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,402±$1,127 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±1.3 pts | 16.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±2.9 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±0.9 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 Faulkner County?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Faulkner County's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $232,700 by its owner (±$6,567). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Faulkner County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $232,700±$6,567 | $188,000 | +$33,943 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005±$34 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1%±3.5 pts | 35.9% | −4.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,418±$47 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3%±1.4 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,650±92 | 1,394,673 | +3,808 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±1.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±0.4 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 Faulkner County building?
Builders took permits for 703 new housing units across Faulkner County in 2025 (400 single-family), 5.2 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 Faulkner County get to work?
81.8% of Faulkner County's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Faulkner County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.3%±1.1 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±1.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±0.8 | 22.5 min | +1.1 min |
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 Faulkner County's census tracts?
Faulkner County is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,218 (Tract 309) to $105,714 (Tract 304.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Faulkner County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 75 |
| Median household income | 6th of 75 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 75 |
| Median age | 73rd 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
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