Demographics & People — Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,316 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,600 |
| Median Age | 23.4 |
| Total Households | 3,655 |
| Family Households | 1,873 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5114 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,328 |
| Black or African American | 3,100 |
| Asian | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 604 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,722 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,446 |
| English | 1,116 |
| Irish | 1,008 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 596 |
| German | 587 |
| American | 584 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 419 |
| French (except Basque) | 211 |
| Italian | 153 |
Language
| English Only | 9,466 |
| Spanish | 267 |
| Population 5+ | 9,815 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 309 |
| Population 18+ | 8,555 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arkadelphia, Arkansas.